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tiramisu recipe

Italian Tiramisu

This original version stays true to tradition and doesn’t mess with what already works perfectly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup  granulated sugar
  • 1 cup  mascarpone cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups  heavy cream
  • 2 cups  strong brewed espresso or coffee
  • 3 tablespoons  coffee liqueur optional
  • 1 package (7 oz ladyfinger cookies
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • dark chocolate Optional

Method
 

  1. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together in a heatproof bowl. 
  2. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler style) and whisk constantly for about 5–8 minutes, until the mixture thickens
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  4. Once the egg mixture is cool, gently fold in the mascarpone until smooth
  5. Then fold in the whipped cream, a little at a time
  6. Pour your cooled espresso or strong coffee into a shallow dish. 
  7. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture — about 1–2 seconds per side.
  8. As you dip, start layering them in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish
  9. Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture on top.
  10. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers, then top with the rest of the cream.
  11. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 6 hours