Description
Tiramisu is without a doubt one of my favorite desserts. There is nothing like it when you are craving something sweet after having a delicious family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 tbsp instant coffee
- 2–3 cups (472 ml – 708 ml) hot water
- 3–4 tbsp coffee-flavored liqueur (optional)
- 1 cup (236 ml) whipping cream or heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups (452g) mascarpone cheese (if you can’t find it you can use regular cream cheese)
- ¾ cup (168.75 g) white granulated sugar (you can use more if you want it sweeter)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 28–30 ladyfinger cookies
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- If don’t have strong coffee already made you can make it by mixing the instant coffee with the hot water. Let it cool completely and then you can add the coffee flavored liqueur if you’re using it. Set aside.
- Whip the whipping cream in a medium bowl until it’s firm and thick. Don’t over whip so it doesn’t curdle. (You can put the bowl and whisk in the freezer for about 15 minutes before so that it whips easier). Set aside.
- In a separate bowl mix the mascarpone cheese, sugar and vanilla extract. Now gently add the whipped cream so you don’t lose its volume.
- Soak each ladyfinger in the coffee and then place them at the bottom of the pan or dish you’re using (I usually use an 8 x 8 inch (20 x 20 cm) dish) to make one layer. Place half of the amount of the mascarpone cream on top of the ladyfingers and sprinkle with cocoa powder to taste. Repeat this process to make a second layer.
- Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- It’s best to refrigerate the tiramisu overnight so the flavors can intensify. You can also freeze it 20-30 minutes before serving so that it’s easier to cut into portions.