Tiramisu Recipe
Tiramisu Recipe Here’s a detailed recipe for making classic Tiramisu:
Ingredients:
For the cream filling:
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 cups (300ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (250g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the soaking liquid:
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) strong brewed coffee (cooled to room temperature)
- 1/4 cup (60ml) coffee liqueur (optional, such as Kahlúa)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
For assembling:
- 40-45 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
1. Prepare the Cream Filling:
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler method), making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Whisk constantly for 5-7 minutes, or until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and slightly increased in volume. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Once the egg mixture is cool, fold in the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the whipped cream until fully combined, being careful not to deflate the cream.
2. Prepare the Soaking Liquid:
- In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee, coffee liqueur (if using), and sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
3. Assemble the Tiramisu:
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture for about 1-2 seconds—do not soak them too long, as they will become too soggy.
- Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9×13-inch (or similar size) baking dish or individual serving cups.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers and smooth it out evenly.
- Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers on top of the cream.
- Spread the remaining mascarpone cream mixture over the second layer of ladyfingers.
4. Chill:
- Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, so the flavors can meld together and the dessert firms up.
5. Serve:
- Just before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with a generous layer of cocoa powder and optionally garnish with dark chocolate shavings for extra flair.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Tiramisu is best when made a day ahead, as the flavors continue to develop.
