Classic Tiramisu Recipe

Name: Classic Tiramisu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup water; ½ cup sugar; ⅔ cup strong brewed espresso coffee; ¼ cup brandy (optional); 6 egg yolks; 1 ¼ cups sugar; 1 ¼ cups mascarpone cheese; 1 ¾ cups heavy cream or 1 ¾ cups whipping cream; 2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfingers; ½ cup whipping cream; 1 tablespoon unsifted confectioners' sugar; ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract; unsweetened cocoa powder (to garnish); chocolate curls (to garnish)

Servings: persons

⅓ cup water
½ cup sugar
⅔ cup strong brewed espresso coffee
¼ cup brandy (optional)
6 egg yolks
1 ¼ cups sugar
1 ¼ cups mascarpone cheese
1 ¾ cups heavy cream or 1 ¾ cups whipping cream
2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfingers
½ cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon unsifted confectioners' sugar
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
unsweetened cocoa powder (to garnish)
chocolate curls (to garnish)

1
Espresso Syrup.
2
Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan.Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar.
3
Remove from heat, cool and add coffee.
4
Mascarpone Filling.
5
Combine egg yolks and sugar.Whip until thick and lemon colored, about 1 minute.
6
Place on top of double boiler over boiling water.Reduce heat to low and cook 8 to 10 minutes, STIRRING CONSTANTLY.
7
Remove form heat and cool to room temperature.
8
Add cheese, beating well.
9
Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.Fold into egg yolk mixture, set aside.
10
Sweetened Whipped Cream (Optional).
11
Combine 1/2 cup whipping cream, 1 Tbsp confectioners sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
12
Whip until stiff peaks form.
13
To Assemble.
14
Line bottom and side of a 3 qt bowl (or casserole dish)with ladyfinger halves.
15
Brush ladyfingers with espresso syrup.
16
Spoon 1/2 of Mascarpone filling into lady finger lined bowl.
17
Repeat ladyfingers,espresso, and cream layers.
18
Top with Sweetened Whipped Cream, cocoa, and chocolate curls.
19
Cover and refridgerate for several hours or overnight.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ⅓ cup water, ½ cup sugar, ⅔ cup strong brewed espresso coffee, ¼ cup brandy (optional), and more.

Yes, Classic Tiramisu falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Tiramisu

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