Tiramisu

Ingredients and Weight:

Ladyfingers: 300g (10.6oz)
Mascarpone cheese: 500g (17.6oz)
Heavy cream: 250ml (8.5fl oz)
Espresso: 200ml (6.8fl oz)
Sugar: 100g (3.5oz)
Coffee liqueur (optional): 50ml (1.7fl oz)
Unsweetened cocoa powder: 20g (0.7oz), for dusting

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

None

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

Make the coffee mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the espresso and coffee liqueur (if using).
Dip the ladyfingers: Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and arrange them in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Make the mascarpone cream: In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
Assemble the tiramisu: Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
Dust with cocoa powder: Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with unsweetened cocoa powder.
Refrigerate: Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information:

One serving (1/8 of recipe) contains approximately:

Dish Characteristics:

User Comments:

"This tiramisu is absolutely delicious! It's the perfect balance of sweetness and coffee flavor." - Sarah
"I love that this recipe is so easy to make. It's a great dessert to impress your guests." - John
"This tiramisu is so rich and satisfying. I could eat it every day!" - Mary

Special Precautions and Tips:

Use ladyfingers that are slightly stale for best results.
Don't overbeat the mascarpone cream or it will become too thick.
Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 6 hours to allow the flavors to blend.
Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of chocolate sauce, if desired.