Tiramisu Recipe

Ingredients

• 375 ml Strong Brewed Coffee (cooled to room temperature)
• 2 tbsp Coffee Liqueur (optional, adds depth of flavor)
• 1 tbsp Marsala Wine (optional, sweet fortified wine)
• 5 large Egg Yolks (room temperature)
• 125 g Granulated Sugar (fine granulated)
• 425 g Mascarpone Cheese (chilled)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (pure vanilla extract)
• 400 ml Heavy Cream (cold, for whipping)
• 200 g Ladyfingers (Boudoirs) (approximately 24 pieces, store‑bought)
• 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (for dusting, high quality)

Instructions

1. Prepare Coffee Soak

   Combine the brewed coffee, coffee liqueur, and optional Marsala wine in a shallow bowl. Stir gently and set aside to cool.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make Egg‑Yolk Custard

   In a heat‑proof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (bain‑marie) and whisk constantly until the mixture reaches 68‑70°C and thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 68-70°C

3. Cool the Custard

   Remove the bowl from the heat and transfer the custard to a clean container. Let it cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally to release heat.

   Time: PT10M

4. Whip Mascarpone

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the chilled mascarpone cheese with the vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth and slightly airy.

   Time: PT5M

5. Whip Heavy Cream

   Using a clean bowl and whisk, beat the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.

   Time: PT5M

6. Combine Custard and Cream

   Add one‑third of the whipped cream to the mascarpone mixture and fold gently until incorporated. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream, taking care not to deflate it.

   Time: PT5M

7. Assemble the Tiramisu

   Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (1‑2 seconds per side) and arrange a single layer in the bottom of the 22x33 cm dish. Spread half of the mascarpone‑cream over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another soaked layer of ladyfingers and the remaining cream, smoothing the top.

   Time: PT10M

8. Chill

   Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight) to set.

   Time: PT0M

9. Finish and Serve

   Just before serving, dust the surface generously with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

6 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

28 g

Fiber

1 g