Tiramisu, meaning “pick me up” in Italian, is a classic dessert that has become popular all over the world. It is a layered dessert consisting of ladyfingers soaked in coffee and liqueur, topped with a luscious mixture of whipped mascarpone cheese, eggs, and sugar, and dusted with cocoa powder. The combination of flavors and textures in Tiramisu is simply irresistible.
To make this delectable dessert, you will need the following ingredients:
– 6 egg yolks
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 2/3 cup milk
– 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
– 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
– 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 24 ladyfingers
– 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
– 1/4 cup coffee liqueur
– Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Now, let’s get started with the recipe!
1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until well combined and creamy.
2. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Continue whisking the egg yolk mixture for about 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes thick and pale yellow in color.
3. Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk in the milk. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
4. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled egg yolk mixture.
6. In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
7. Fold the mascarpone cheese mixture into the egg yolk and whipped cream mixture until well combined.
8. In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee and coffee liqueur.
9. Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture for a few seconds, allowing them to absorb the liquid but not become too soggy.
10. Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer in the bottom of a rectangular serving dish.
11. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
12. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
13. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
14. Just before serving, dust the top of the Tiramisu with a generous amount of cocoa powder.
15. Slice and serve chilled. Enjoy the creamy, coffee-infused goodness!
