Tiramisu
End your dinner party with Tiramisu, an exquisite Italian dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and rich mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa for an elegant finish.
Prep time: 30 minutesCook time: Serves: 8
Ingredients
16 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
1/2 cup coffee liqueur
4 large eggs, separated
1 cup granulated sugar
1 pound mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ounce dark chocolate, grated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Brew strong coffee and let it cool.
2. In a shallow dish, combine coffee and coffee liqueur.
3. Dip each ladyfinger briefly in the coffee mixture and arrange them in a single layer in a rectangular dish.
4. Separate egg yolks and whites. Beat yolks with sugar until pale and thick.
5. Add mascarpone and vanilla to yolk mixture, blending until smooth.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form.
7. Gently fold egg whites into mascarpone mixture until just combined.
8. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the soaked ladyfingers.
9. Repeat layers with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
11. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle grated chocolate on top.
Storage
Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Reheating
Best served chilled, do not reheat.
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