Classic Homemade Tiramisu Recipe

Classic Tiramisu Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups strong brewed coffee or espresso (cooled)
• 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
• 1 package ladyfinger biscuits
• Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting, optional)

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the cream
   In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
2. Mix mascarpone
   In another bowl, gently mix mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Combine
   Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture gently until fluffy.
4. Prepare coffee
   Mix the cooled coffee with the coffee liqueur (if using).
5. Assemble
   Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee (do not soak).
   Arrange a layer in a glass dish.
6. Layer
   Spread half of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
   Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, then top with the remaining cream.
7. Chill
   Cover and refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours (overnight is best).
8. Serve
   Dust with cocoa powder before serving if desired. Cut into squares like in the photo.

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