Tiramisu

6m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Make a big batch of espresso or strong coffee.
  2. 2Set a pot of water to simmer for whisking.
  3. 3In a bowl, add 1/2 cup of dark rum (omit if making for kids).
  4. 4Add 1 1/2 to 2 cups of espresso to the rum.
  5. 5Set aside to cool.
  6. 6In a large bowl, add 16 oz of room temperature mascarpone cheese.
  7. 7Add 1/4 cup of dark rum to the mascarpone.
  8. 8Whisk until smooth.
  9. 9Separate six egg whites from the yolks.
  10. 10Whisk two-thirds of a cup of sugar into the egg yolks.
  11. 11Place the egg yolk mixture over simmering water for a double boiler.
  12. 12Whisk until thickened and light yellow.
  13. 13Pour the egg yolk mixture into the mascarpone mixture and mix until combined. An electric hand mixer may be used.
  14. 14In a bowl of your stand mixer, add two cups of cold heavy whipping cream.
  15. 15Add two teaspoons of vanilla extract.
  16. 16Whip until stiff peaks form.
  17. 17Fold the whipped cream into the custard.
  18. 18Dip ladyfingers in the espresso mixture for 2 seconds per side.
  19. 19Place a layer of ladyfingers in a baking dish.
  20. 20Add half of the creamy mixture over the ladyfingers.
  21. 21Repeat layers of ladyfingers and creamy mixture.
  22. 22Dust generously with cocoa powder.
  23. 23Chill overnight.
  24. 24Cut and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups dark rum
  • 1.5 cups espresso
  • 16 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 2 thirds of a cup granulated sugar
  • 6 egg whites
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 third of a cup cocoa powder
  • 40 ladyfingers

Equipment

moka potwhiskstand mixeroffset spatulasharp knife