Easy Authentic Italian Tiramisu
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Electric mixer
- 1 Shallow dish
- 1 9x13 inch baking dish
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Fine mesh sieve
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups espresso cooled
- 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur
- 4 large eggs separated
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 24 ladyfingers
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Brew and cool the espresso, then mix with coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- Add mascarpone to the yolks and beat until smooth and creamy.
- In another bowl, whisk egg whites with salt until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture, ensuring not to soak them.
- Arrange half of the dipped ladyfingers on the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve.
Notes
For best results, make sure the mascarpone cheese is at room temperature before mixing to ensure a smooth filling. Additionally, use high-quality espresso and coffee liqueur for an authentic Italian taste. Avoid over-soaking the ladyfingers to maintain the perfect texture.
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