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Tiramisu

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A classic Italian dessert that balances bold coffee flavor with silky, boozy mascarpone cream, offering a creamy and airy texture perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup very strongly prepared espresso, warm or room temperature
  • 5 tablespoons Grand Marnier (optional)
  • 40–45 ladyfingers
  • 16 ounces mascarpone, cold
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 4 large pasteurized eggs, separated
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 2 cups heavy cream or heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare your pan by lining a large 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment.
  2. Make the espresso soak by whisking together the espresso and Grand Marnier, if using.
  3. Dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture quickly, then arrange them in the baking pan.
  4. Combine the mascarpone and dark rum in a mixing bowl and mix until smooth.
  5. Make the warm yolk custard by whisking egg yolks with 1/4 cup of sugar over a double boiler until foamy.
  6. Whip the heavy cream with vanilla extract until medium peaks form, then fold into the mascarpone mixture.
  7. Beat the egg whites with salt until foamy, then gradually add the remaining sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
  8. Assemble half of the mascarpone cream over the first layer of ladyfingers.
  9. Add the remaining ladyfingers on top of the mascarpone layer and spread the remaining mascarpone cream on top.
  10. Chill uncovered for 2 to 3 hours, then dust with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 8 to 9 hours or overnight.

Notes

Use very strongly prepared espresso for the best coffee flavor. Keep the mascarpone cold until ready to mix for the best texture.

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Keywords: tiramisu, italian dessert, coffee dessert, make-ahead dessert, creamy dessert

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