Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 6 large egg yolks
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 16 oz mascarpone cheese
• 2 cup s heavy whipping cream
• 2 cup s strong espresso or brewed coffee, cooled
• 3 tbsp coffee liqueur, optional
• 1 package (7 oz) ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
• unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
• dark chocolate shavings, for garnish

Steps

1. 1

   Whisk egg yolks and sugar together until thick, pale, and doubled in volume, about 4 minutes.

2. 2

   Add mascarpone and beat until smooth and creamy.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.

4. 4

   Combine cooled espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.

5. 5

   Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the espresso mixture (don't soak — just a quick dip on each side).

6. 6

   Line the bottom of a 9x13 dish with dipped ladyfingers. Spread half the mascarpone cream over them.

7. 7

   Add a second layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream. Smooth the top.

8. 8

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is ideal). Dust generously with cocoa powder and top with chocolate shavings before serving.