Description
This classic Italian Tiramisu is a delightful dessert that layers rich mascarpone cream, sweetened egg yolks, and coffee-soaked ladyfingers. It’s the perfect balance of creamy, indulgent, and just the right amount of sweetness, finished with a dusting of cocoa powder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons rum
- 2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfinger cookies
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well blended. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream with vanilla until stiff peaks form. Whisk mascarpone into yolk mixture until smooth.
- In a small dish, combine coffee and rum. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with coffee mixture.
- Arrange half of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 7×11 inch dish. Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, then half of whipped cream over that. Repeat layers and sprinkle with cocoa. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, until set.
Notes
- Make sure to chill the dessert for at least 4 hours for the best flavor and texture.
- You can adjust the amount of rum based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes