Classic Tiramisu
A luxurious Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and rich mascarpone cream, finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. This classic version features a delicate balance of sweet mascarpone custard and robust coffee flavors.
Ingredients
- •6 pieces large egg yolks
- •½ cup sugar
- •16 ounces mascarpone cheese
- •4 pieces large egg whites
- •2 ounces Kahlúa or dark rum
- •12 pieces ladyfingers
- •1½ cups brewed espresso
- •2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- •for garnish
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
1. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and doubled in volume (the mixture will maintain a "ribbon" when folded over itself), 3 to 5 minutes. Add the mascarpone in 2 or 3 additions, whisking well to combine. Add the liquor, if using, and whisk to combine.
5 min
- 2.
2. In a clean bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the egg whites and remaining sugar to soft peaks. Fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture in two or three additions.
10 min
- 3.
3. In a roughly 6-by-9-inch casserole or plate with a border, spread about one third of the mascarpone cream into an even layer. Soak each individual cookie in the coffee and arrange them very tightly on top until the cream is completely covered. Spoon the remaining cream over the cookies, spreading it into an even layer.
15 min
- 4.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days to set the cream. Just before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.
60 min
