Classic Tiramisu
This Classic Tiramisu layers coffee-soaked ladyfingers with a rich mascarpone mixture, creating a delightful harmony of creamy and bold flavors. Topped with cocoa powder, each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and a hint of bitterness.
Ingredients
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- 3 wholeeggs, separated
- 3.53 ozgranulated sugar
- 8 9/11 ozmascarpone cheese
- 11/13 cupstrong brewed coffee, cooled
- 6.76 Tbspcoffee liqueur, optional
- 10.58 ozladyfinger cookies
- 1.06 ozunsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- 1 tspvanilla extract
Directions
- Step 1: Prepare the Coffee Mixture
In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur (if using). Set aside to cool.
- Step 2: Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy, about 4-5 minutes.
SPONSOREDAd slot - Step 3: Add Mascarpone and Vanilla
Gently fold the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract into the egg yolk mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Step 4: Whip the Egg Whites
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form, then carefully fold them into the mascarpone mixture in batches.
- Step 5: Dip the Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not overly soggy.
- Step 6: Layer the Ingredients
In a rectangular dish, create a layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by half of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat with another layer of ladyfingers and then the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Step 7: Chill the Tiramisu
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set and allow flavors to meld.
- Step 8: Dust with Cocoa Powder
Just before serving, remove the tiramisu from the fridge and dust the top generously with cocoa powder.
- Step 9: Serve and Enjoy
Cut into squares and serve chilled, making sure to enjoy each luscious layer.