Tiramisu
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Additional Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
Tiramisu
Description
The Tiramisu recipe builds its flavor with strong brewed coffee and Kahlúa, soaking dry ladyfingers just enough to soften without losing their shape. The egg yolks and sugar are cooked into a custard that cools before blending with mascarpone and whipped cream to create a luscious filling. Layering the soaked ladyfingers with the mascarpone mixture in a rectangular dish forms the classic tiramisu structure.
After dusting the top with cocoa powder and optional chocolate curls, the dessert is refrigerated to meld flavors and achieve a firm, yet creamy texture typical of tiramisu. The result is a balanced dessert with subtle sweetness, coffee depth, and a light cocoa finish, appealing for after meals or coffee breaks.
Cooks can adjust the alcohol element by substituting dark rum if preferred, and choose ladyfingers type based on availability, modifying liquid quantities accordingly. The recipe suits well for gatherings where an elegant layered mix of flavors is appreciated.
Storing the tiramisu chilled allows flavors to develop fully and keeps the texture ideal. Serving chilled offers the best sensory experience with an even distribution of textures between layers.
Ingredients
- 6 egg large yolks
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup milk whole
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese room temperature
- ¾ cup coffee room temperature, strong brewed
- 2 ½ tablespoons Kahlúa
- 1 ladyfingers 7-ounce package; see note
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Chocolate curls optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well blended. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Mixture will appear slightly curdled - this is totally okay. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Once the egg yolk mixture has chilled, prepare the whipped cream.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream with vanilla until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- Whisk or beat together the chilled egg yolk mixture with the mascarpone until smooth. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine coffee and Kahlua. Roll each ladyfinger in the coffee mixture once or twice. Take care not to oversaturate the ladyfingers.
- Arrange half of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 7x11 inch dish. Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, then half of whipped cream over that. Repeat layers and lightly dust with cocoa. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight.
Notes
- Dry ladyfingers are recommended for this recipe; if using soft ladyfingers, adjust coffee to ¼ cup and Kahlúa to 2 tablespoons and brush instead of soaking.
- Kahlúa imparts characteristic flavor, but dark rum can be substituted if preferred.
- This recipe yields a creamy, firm tiramisu suitable for serving after meals or special occasions.
- Chill the tiramisu for at least 1 hour to set and let flavors meld.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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