Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Veg

Layers of espresso-soaked savoiardi biscuits and a whipped mascarpone and egg cream, dusted with bitter cocoa.

Cuisines

Italian

Best for

Dinner Snacks

Goes well with

Recipe

Prep: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Egg 2 Egg , large, separated
sugar 1/3 cup Sugar , granulated
Mascarpone 1/2 cup Mascarpone
Cream 1/2 cup Cream , heavy
Coffee 1 cup Coffee , strong brewed, cooled
coffee liqueur 2 tablespoons Coffee liqueur
Ladyfinger Cookie 12 Ladyfinger Cookie
Cocoa Powder 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder , unsweetened
Dark Chocolate 1 ounce Dark Chocolate , grated

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and creamy.
  2. 2 Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth and well combined.
  3. 3 In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mascarpone mixture.
  4. 4 In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
  5. 5 Combine the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
  6. 6 Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
  7. 7 Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish.
  8. 8 Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  9. 9 Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
  10. 10 Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  11. 11 Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with grated dark chocolate.

Tips

For best results, make the tiramisu a day ahead to allow flavors to meld together.