Tiramisu

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Recipe

Ingredients

2	large eggs, separated
1/3 cup	granulated sugar
1/2 cup	mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup	heavy cream
1 cup	strong brewed coffee, cooled
2 tablespoons	coffee liqueur
12	ladyfinger cookies
1 tablespoon	unsweetened cocoa powder
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.