Tiramisu Recipe
A classic Italian dessert made with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese.
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Ingredients
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Tiramisu Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare Coffee Mixture
Brew the espresso coffee and let it cool. If using, mix in the coffee liqueur.
- 2
Mix Mascarpone Filling
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks and granulated sugar together until pale and thick. Then, add the mascarpone cheese, vanilla extract, and milk, and mix until smooth.
- 3
Soak Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 4
Layering
In a rectangular dish, place a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- 5
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 6
Serve
Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and cut into squares.