Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a popular Italian dessert that has become a staple in many restaurants and households around the world. Its name literally means "pick me up" in Italian, and it's easy to see why - the combination of creamy mascarpone cheese, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa powder is a delicious and energizing treat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Mascarpone Cheese
- 4 Egg Yolks
- 1/4 cup Marsala Wine
- 1/4 cup Espresso or Strong Coffee
- 1/4 cup heavy cream whipped to soft peaks
- 24-30 Lady Finers
- Cocoa Powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- In a separate mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the wine to the egg yolk mixture and beat everything together.
- Fold the egg yolk mixture into the mascarpone cheese until well combined.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until it is well combined.
- Dip each ladyfinger in the espresso or coffee and place them in a single layer in the bottom of a 9-inch square dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Dip the remaining ladyfingers in the espresso or coffee and place them in a single layer over the mascarpone mixture.
- Spread the remaining mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Dust the top of the tiramisu with unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
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