Brew the espresso and let it cool completely.
If desired, add liqueur to the coffee.
Tiramisu
- Preparation - 30 minutes
- Chilling - 6 hours
- Total time - 6 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 16
- Country: Italy
Tiramisu is a beloved Italian dessert known for its rich yet delicate flavor. It features layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, a smooth mascarpone cheese mixture, and a dusting of cocoa powder on top. Often served chilled, tiramisu is the perfect balance of sweetness and bitterness, making it a favorite treat around the world.
Ingredients
- 4 Egg yolks (fresh, ideally pasteurized)
- 100 g Granulated sugar
- 500 g Mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 300 g Savoiardi ladyfingers (long Italian ladyfingers)
- 300 ml Freshly brewed espresso, cooled
- 2 tbsp Coffee liqueur (e.g., Marsala, Kahlúa, or dark rum)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Dark chocolate, grated (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the coffee
Prepare the mascarpone cream
In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with sugar using an electric mixer until light and thick (about 5 minutes).
Then add mascarpone and gently mix it in with a spatula or briefly mix with a mixer until the mixture combines.
Do not overwhip.
Assemble the tiramisu
Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the coffee — about 1–2 seconds on each side.
They should not be overly soaked.
Place a layer of soaked ladyfingers in a baking dish (approximately 23x33 cm).
Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
Repeat with another layer of ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
Chilling
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
Serving
Before serving, dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder and optionally sprinkle with grated dark chocolate.
Enjoy your homemade tiramisu!