Tiramisu

A classic Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder.

Tom

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Ingredients

500g
Mascarpone cheese
4
Eggs (separated)
100g
Caster sugar
300ml
Espresso coffee (strong, cooled)
2 tablespoons
Marsala wine or dark rum
200g
Ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
2 tablespoons
Cocoa powder (unsweetened)

Method

Brew the espresso and let it cool, then mix in the Marsala wine or dark rum. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and thick. Fold in the mascarpone until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks, then gently fold them into the mascarpone mixture. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (do not soak), and layer them in a dish. Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone. Smooth the top, cover, and chill for at least 6 hours or overnight. Before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder.