Classic Tiramisu

 

 25 min prep | No cook + 4h chill | 8 servings | Medium

Ingredients:

• 400g mascarpone cheese
• 4 eggs, separated
• 100g sugar
• 300ml strong espresso, cooled
• 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (Kahlúa or Marsala)
• 24 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
• Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
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Instructions:

1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar together until pale and thick, about 5 minutes.
2. Fold in mascarpone until smooth and creamy.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold into mascarpone mixture in two additions.
4. Mix espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow bowl.
5. Quickly dip each ladyfinger (1–2 seconds per side) and arrange in a single layer in a dish.
6. Spread half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. Repeat with a second layer.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Dust generously with cocoa powder just before serving.
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