Perfect Tiramisu

About this recipe

Experience the luxurious blend of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone in this traditional Italian Tiramisu recipe. Updated to ensure ease and excellence, this recipe is designed to guide home cooks in creating a stunning, restaurant-quality dessert.

Ingredients

• 6 large egg yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, chilled
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
• 24 ladyfingers
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

1. 1

   Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until thick.

2. 2

   Slowly add milk, whisking continuously until mixture reaches 160°F, then cool.

3. 3

   Beat chilled cream and vanilla in a mixer until stiff peaks form.

4. 4

   Blend mascarpone into the cooled yolk mixture until smooth.

5. 5

   Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.

6. 6

   Mix coffee with liqueur, quickly dip ladyfingers, and layer in dish.

7. 7

   Spread half the mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers.

8. 8

   Repeat layers and finish with cocoa powder, then chill 4 hours.