Tiramisu is an Italian layered dessert with rum- and coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a creamy mascarpone custard that's easy to make for a delicious dessert.
Preparation Time
30 mins
Cooking Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
387 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Boil gently for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
Step 2
Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 3
Beat cream and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
Step 4
Remove egg yolk mixture from the refrigerator; add mascarpone cheese and whisk until smooth.
Step 5
Cover and refrigerate until set, 4 to 6 hours.
Step 6
Whisk together egg yolks and sugar in a medium saucepan until well blended.
Step 7
Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
Step 8
Spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then spread 1/2 of the whipped cream over top. Repeat layers once more.
Step 9
Sprinkle cocoa powder over top.
Step 10
Combine coffee and rum in a small bowl. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with the coffee mixture. Arrange 1/2 of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 7x11-inch dish.
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
