Made with espresso, Marsala wine, ladyfinger cookies, and a mascarpone cheese custard, Chef John's tiramisu is the perfect dessert.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
774 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Stir together espresso and 2 tablespoons wine in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
Step 2
Whisk together egg yolks, 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon sugar, and remaining 1 tablespoon wine in a large bowl over a pot of simmering water until thick, pale yellow, and creamy, 5 to 6 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the bowl from heat and whisk in mascarpone, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth.
Step 4
Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up to ensure egg whites form sharp peaks. Gently stir and fold 1/2 of the egg whites into mascarpone mixture; fold in remaining egg whites.
Step 5
Place 1 heaping spoonful mascarpone mixture into a single-serving glass or cup. Dip 2 cookie halves briefly in espresso mixture; turn 3 to 4 times to coat. Place cookie halves in the bottom of the glass on top of mascarpone.
Step 6
Fill the glass halfway with mascarpone mixture. Dip 5 ladyfinger halves in espresso mixture and place vertically along the inside of the glass, dipping and placing more ladyfinger halves as needed to fit the glass. Place 2 dipped ladyfinger halves horizontally on top of mascarpone. Fill the glass to the top with mascarpone mixture. Repeat with second glass.
Step 7
Wrap both glasses in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours to overnight. Remove plastic wrap and dust tops with cocoa and grated chocolate before serving.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
3 tablespoons Marsala wine, divided
10 ladyfinger cookies, broken in half, or more as needed
