Classic Tiramisu

This tiramisu recipe gently cooks egg yolks and whips them with creamy mascarpone; spread over coffee liqueur-soaked ladyfingers and top with cocoa and chocolate curls.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 568 Calories

Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks
• 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
• 2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers
• 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
• 1.25 cups white sugar
• 1.75 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1.25 cups mascarpone cheese
• 0.33333334326744 cup coffee flavored liqueur

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Add mascarpone to whipped yolks. Beat until combined. In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into yolk mixture and set aside.

Step 2

Split the lady fingers in half, and line the bottom and sides of a large glass bowl. Brush with coffee liqueur. Spoon half of the cream filling over the lady fingers. Repeat ladyfingers, coffee liqueur and filling layers. Garnish with cocoa and chocolate curls. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.

Step 3

Enjoy!

Step 4

Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water. Reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whip yolks until thick and lemon-colored.