Tiramisù
Prepare a classic Italian dessert using layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ladyfingers (store-bought or homemade) | 300 | Grams |
| Mascarpone Cheese (whole milk based) | 500 | Grams |
| Eggs (separated into yolks and whites) | 4 | Count |
| Granulated Sugar (for sweetening) | 100 | Grams |
| Espresso (freshly brewed and cooled) | 300 | Milliliters |
| Cocoa Powder (unsweetened, for dusting) | 3 | Tbsp |
| Dark Chocolate (grated, for garnish) | 50 | Grams |
| Rum (optional, for flavor) | 2 | Tbsp |
Instructions
- Brew the espresso and allow it to cool. Add rum if using.
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy.
- Gently fold mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso and layer them in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle grated dark chocolate on top.
Prep
- Brew espresso and allow it to cool.
- Refrigerate tiramisù for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Kitchen equipment
Electric MixerEspresso Machine or Coffee Maker