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Tiramisu

A decadent Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Mixture
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese Use high-quality mascarpone for best results.
For Assembly
  • 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled Use strong coffee for a robust flavor.
  • 24 pieces ladyfingers Avoid soaking them too long in the espresso.
  • to taste cocoa powder for dusting Dust just before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar over medium heat until thickened.
  2. Slowly stir in the milk and cook until infused. Remove from heat and let cool.
Whipping
  1. In a bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. Fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy.
Layering
  1. Dip ladyfingers in cooled espresso and layer them in a dish, allowing each to soak just enough without losing structure.
  2. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of ladyfingers.
  3. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Chilling
  1. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours—overnight if you can wait!
Serving
  1. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder, creating a velvet-like finish.

Notes

Allow the ingredients to mingle in the fridge overnight for maximum flavor. The longer Tiramisu sits, the better it becomes.