Italian Tiramisu

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert. Ladyfinger cookies are dipped in coffee, then layered with mascarpone (a rich Italian cream cheese) and dusted with cocoa powder. It might become your new favorite dessert!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 748 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 6 egg yolks
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 cup white sugar, divided
• 1 pound mascarpone cheese
• 6 egg whites, stiffly beaten
• 3 tablespoons kirschwasser
• 1 ¼ cups strong brewed coffee, cold
• 25 ladyfingers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium bowl beat together the egg yolks and 1/3 cup of sugar. Using a wooden spoon stir in mascarpone cheese, beaten egg whites, cream and kirschwasser; stir until smooth. Set aside.

Step 2

Dissolve remaining 2/3 cup sugar in coffee. Quickly, to avoid complete saturation, dip ends of ladyfingers in coffee mixture. Place ladyfingers in a single layer in a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish. Spread a layer of cheese mixture over the ladyfingers; repeat layers, ending with cheese mixture.

Step 3

Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Sprinkle with cocoa just before serving.