Tiramisu

This tiramisu recipe shows you how to make the classic Italian layered dessert at home with rum- and coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a creamy mascarpone custard.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 387 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfinger cookies
• 6 large egg yolks
• 1 pound mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• 0.66666668653488 cup milk
• 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup white sugar
• 1.25 cups heavy cream
• 0.25 cup strong brewed coffee, at room temperature

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a medium saucepan until well blended. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.

Step 2

Boil gently for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 3

Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Step 4

Beat cream and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

Step 5

Remove egg yolk mixture from the refrigerator; add mascarpone cheese and whisk until smooth.

Step 6

Combine coffee and rum in a small bowl. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with the coffee mixture.

Step 7

Arrange 1/2 of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 7x11-inch dish. Spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then spread 1/2 of the whipped cream over top. Repeat layers once more. Sprinkle cocoa powder over top.

Step 8

Cover and refrigerate until set, 4 to 6 hours.