Tiramisu | Bonacini’s Italy

Difficulty:
1/5

Ease of preparation rating: Medium

Yield: 6-8 servings

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (350 ml) strong espresso
  • 4 eggs, whites and yolks separated
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sugar
  • 2 cup (470 ml) mascarpone cheese
  • 28-32 lady fingers
  • Cocoa powder, for dusting
  • 2.5 ounces (72 g) dark chocolate shavings, for garnish

Method:

Prepare the espresso and let it cool in a shallow bowl.

In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.

Add sugar slowly to egg yolks, whisking until sugar has completely dissolved. Add mascarpone cheese to yolk mixture and whip together.

In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form, roughly 8-10 minutes. Fold whipped egg whites into mascarpone mixture.

Dip lady fingers in espresso, coating both sides, then layer them in the bottom of an 8 x 10-inch (20.5 x 25.5 cm) serving dish.

Cover the lady fingers with half of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat with another layer of espresso-soaked lady fingers, then another layer of mascarpone mixture. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.

Dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder and decorate with chocolate shavings. Serve cold.

Buon appetito!