Crafting the Ultimate Tiramisu Experience
Enjoy your homemade tiramisu! It's a delicious, creamy dessert perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- 9x9 inch (or similar) baking dish or serving dish
- Sifter or fine mesh strainer (for dusting cocoa powder)
- Large spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur optional
- 1 pack 7 oz of ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
- 1 ¼ cups mascarpone cheese room temperature
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Prepare the Coffee Mixture:
- Brew the coffee and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, mix in the coffee liqueur if using. Set aside.
Make the Cream Mixture:
- In a large bowl, whisk the mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined. Be careful not to deflate the cream.
Assemble the Tiramisu:
- Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them for too long (a quick dip is enough to avoid sogginess).
- Arrange the dipped ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of your baking dish.
Layer the Tiramisu:
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the soaked ladyfingers.
- Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and then the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
Chill:
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, for the best flavor.
Serve:
- Before serving, dust the top with a generous amount of unsweetened cocoa powder using a sifter or fine mesh strainer.