How to Make Tiramisu Save Collection Share Learn how to make tiramisu in just a few simple steps. 1 / 11 Photo: Brian Kennedy © Tiramisu 101 Giada's tiramisu is made with ladyfingers dipped in espresso that are then layered with a whipped mascarpone mixture and topped with chocolate shavings. Not by coincidence, it's Italian for "pick-me-up." get the recipe