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Classic Italian Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Classic Italian dessert layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Italian
Servings 15
Calories 265 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup strong brewed espresso room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons rum light or dark
  • 2 tablespoons Kahlua coffee liqueur optional
  • 2 packages ladyfinger cookies
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well blended. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Cover tightly and chill in refrigerator 1 hour.
  • In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Whisk mascarpone into yolk mixture until smooth.
  • In a round flat dish like a pie pan, combine coffee, rum, and Kahlua. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and arrange the soaked ladyfingers in bottom of a springform pan.
  • Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, then half of whipped cream over that. Repeat layers. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, until set.
  • Remove springform and sprinkle cake with cocoa powder. For perfect slices run knife under hot water and wipe clean after each cut. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.