Tiramisu
Components:
Regarding the Coffee Blend:
- One cup of strongly brewed, chilled coffee
- 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur (extra)
Regarding the Cream Layer:
- Three sizable eggs, divided
- 1/2 cup of sugar, granulated
- Room temperature mascarpone cheese, 8 ounces
- One cup of heavy cream
To Assemble:
- 24–30 ladyfinger biscuits, or savoiardi
- powdered cocoa without sugar (for dusting)
- Shavings of dark chocolate (optional; garnish)
Guidelines:
Get the coffee mixture ready.
- Pour the chilled coffee and coffee liqueur (if using) into a shallow dish. Put aside.
Create the Layer of Cream:
- Beat the egg yolks and sugar in a mixing dish until the mixture is light and creamy.
- To the egg mixture, add the mascarpone cheese and stir until completely blended and smooth.
- Beat the heavy cream in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- To properly incorporate the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, fold it in gently.
Put the Tiramisu together:
- Make sure the ladyfingers are moistened but not soggy by quickly dipping them into the coffee mixture.
- Spoon half of the soaked ladyfingers onto an 8×8-inch (or comparable) dish, arranging them in a single layer at the bottom.
- Over the ladyfingers, spread half of the mascarpone mixture.
- Using the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture, repeat the layering process.
Relax:
- To enable the flavors to mingle, cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or better yet, overnight.
Serve:
- Dust the top with cocoa powder and, if like, add chocolate shavings as a garnish before serving.
Savor the Tiramisu you created at home! It’s a rich, creamy dessert that never fails to please guests.