Recipe-Tiramisu Delight
Coffee-Kissed Bliss ~ Luscious Tiramisu Delight
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert known for its rich and creamy layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and luscious mascarpone cream. This delectable dessert is a perfect balance of flavours and textures, making it a favourite among coffee and dessert lovers alike!
• 6 large egg yolks
• 2/3 cup (135 grams) granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 24 ounces (680 grams) cold mascarpone cheese (straight from the refrigerator)
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) pure vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups (480 ml) cold espresso
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) Kahlua (optional)
• 40 to 45 ladyfingers
• 1/4 cup (22 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Method
1. Combine the egg yolks, granulated sugar, and salt in a large heat-proof bowl.
2. Set the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, whisking constantly to ensure that the eggs don’t scramble.
3. Once the mixture has thickened, is pale in colour, and reaches a temperature of 165°F-170°F (it should take about 10 to 13 minutes) remove the bowl from the saucepan and set aside to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Whisk the cold mascarpone and vanilla extract into the egg mixture until well combined and no lumps remain (make sure not to overmix).
5. In a separate cold mixing bowl with clean beaters, beat the heavy whipping cream to medium-stiff peaks.
6. Fold half of the whipped cream into the mascarpone egg mixture until fully combined, then fold in the remaining whipped cream. Set aside.
7. In a shallow dish, combine the cold espresso and Kahlua.
8. Dip the ladyfingers into the coffee mixture, one at a time, and arrange half of them in a single layer in a 9×13 inch baking pan.
9. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and top with another layer of dipped ladyfingers.
10. Spread the remaining mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and dust with cocoa powder.
11. Cover the baking pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight before serving. Bellissimo!