Tiramisu

Authentic Italian tiramisu with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream. An elegant make-ahead dessert!

Preparation: 30 minutes. Cooking: 0 minutes. Serves 12.

Ingredients

• 6 large egg yolks
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 16 oz mascarpone cheese
• 1.5 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups strong espresso, cooled
• 3 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
• 40 ladyfinger cookies
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar in double boiler until thick and pale.
2. Remove from heat, let cool. Fold in mascarpone until smooth.
3. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks, fold into mascarpone mixture.
4. Combine espresso and liqueur. Quickly dip ladyfingers in coffee.
5. Layer half the dipped ladyfingers in 9x13 dish.
6. Spread half the mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers. Repeat layers.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
8. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.