Tiramisu Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Tiramisu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: Expresso Syrup; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 cup sugar; 2/3 cup strong brewed espresso coffee; 1/4 cup Italian or domestic brandy, optional; Mascarpone Filling; 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 pound mascarpone cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 pound savoiardi (imported Italian ladyfingers), domestic ladyfingers, or sliced sponge cake; Finishing; Cocoa powder for dusting the surface

Servings: persons

Expresso Syrup
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
2/3 cup strong brewed espresso coffee
1/4 cup Italian or domestic brandy, optional
Mascarpone Filling
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pound mascarpone cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 pound savoiardi (imported Italian ladyfingers), domestic ladyfingers, or sliced sponge cake
Finishing
Cocoa powder for dusting the surface

1
For the syrup, combine water and sugar in a small saucepan.
2
Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar.
3
Remove from heat, cool and add coffee and optional brandy.
4
For the filling, whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
5
Fold cream into softened mascarpone.
6
To assemble, place a layer of the savoiardi, ladyfingers or sponge cake slices in the bottom of a shallow 2-quart baking dish or gratin dish.
7
Sprinkle with half the syrup.
8
Spread with half the filling.
9
Repeat with remaining savoiardi, syrup and filling, spreading the top smooth, using a metal spatula.
10
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
11
Immediately before serving place cocoa in a fine strainer and shake a light coating on surface.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Expresso Syrup, 1/3 cup water, 1/2 cup sugar, 2/3 cup strong brewed espresso coffee, and more.

Yes, Tiramisu falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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