Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsWilla'sTiramisu Recipe

Tiramisu Recipe

Inspired by Willa's
Time30m
Serves8

Coffee-flavored Italian dessert

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Coffee Mixture

Ladyfingers

Cocoa Topping

Method

Preparation of the Filling

  1. 1

    Whip Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

  2. 2

    Add Mascarpone

    Gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until well combined.

  3. 3

    Whip Egg Whites

    In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

  4. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.

  5. 5

    Whip Cream

    In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, then fold it into the mascarpone mixture.

Coffee Mixture

  1. 6

    Prepare Coffee Mixture

    In a shallow dish, combine the espresso coffee and coffee liqueur. Allow it to cool slightly.

Assembling Tiramisu

  1. 7

    Dip Ladyfingers

    Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they soak but do not become soggy.

  2. 8

    Layer Ingredients

    In a rectangular dish, arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom, followed by a layer of the mascarpone filling. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with the mascarpone filling.

Finishing Touch

  1. 9

    Chill and Dust

    Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder.

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