"Tiramisu is one of those no-fail classic desserts which everyone enjoys. Here is my version- very light and one that I have made several times over the years. You can make it in one large dish or in elegant shot glasses."
Tiramisu
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Details
Prep time 30mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 6
Recipe
- 1 cups espresso
- 2 egg yolks
- 50 gram castor sugar
- 225 gram mascarporne cheese
- 2 tablespoons coffee liquer / dark rum/ whiskey
- 1 pack Savoiardi Cookies or vanilla sponge sheets cut into fingers
- cocoa powder
- chocolate shavings for garnish
Method
Step 1
Mix egg yolk and sugar with a whisk.
Step 2
Add mascarpone and combine, breaking any lumps. Now, add the whipped cream and combine gently
Step 3
Mix the espresso with the coffee liquor. Add 1/4 cup water and 1 tbsp sugar to this. Add 2-3 tbsp of the espresso mix to the mascarpone mixture.
Step 4
You will need a square/rectangle dish with adequate height. Dip each savoiardi cookie on both sides in the espresso mix and align to form the bottom layer.
Step 5
Top with a layer of the mascarpone. Repeat the above process for another layer of cookies and mascarpone.
Step 6
Dust cocoa powder through a sieve and decorate with chocolate shavings Chill in the fridge for at least 5-6 hours or overnight.