Ingredients:
- 500g Mascarpone cheese
- Sufficient pure cocoa powder
- 24-30 Italian ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 3 cups strong chilled coffee
- 3 tsp dark rum
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Instructions:
Discover how to make the best Italian Tiramisu with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts, this creamy, layered masterpiece is a crowd-pleaser!
- Prepare the Coffee Mixture: Mix 3 cups of strong chilled coffee with 3 tsp of dark rum in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
- Whip the Egg Whites: In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form using an electric mixer. Set aside.
- Mix the Egg Yolks and Mascarpone: In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with 1/2 cup of sugar until pale and creamy. Add 500g of Mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth and homogeneous. Gently fold in the whipped egg whites.
- Assemble the Tiramisu: Using a 9-inch springform pan, sprinkle a thin layer of pure cocoa powder at the bottom. Quickly dip the Italian ladyfingers into the coffee-rum mixture, one at a time, and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of the pan. Spread 1/3 of the Mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Dust with cocoa powder. Repeat the layers twice more, ending with a cocoa dusting.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the Tiramisu for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled and enjoy this authentic Italian dessert!
