Ingredients with Measurements:
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese
- 24 ladyfingers
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Special equipment needed:
- Electric mixer
- 9x13 inch baking dish
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until light and fluffy.
2. In a saucepan, heat the milk until it just begins to boil. Remove from heat and gradually whisk the milk into the egg mixture.
3. Pour the mixture back into the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
4. Remove from heat and let cool.
5. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
6. In another bowl, mix the cooled espresso or coffee with the coffee liqueur.
7. In a large mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
8. Fold in the cooled egg mixture and then the whipped cream.
9. Dip the ladyfingers into the coffee mixture and arrange them in a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
10. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
11. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
12. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
13. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.
Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Serving size:
Serves 12
Nutritional information:
Calories: 396
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Protein: 6g
Sodium: 81mg
Sugar: 18g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of mascarpone cheese, you can use cream cheese or ricotta cheese.
- Instead of coffee liqueur, you can use brandy or rum.
Variations:
- You can add a layer of chocolate ganache or Nutella between the layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- You can substitute the coffee with other flavors such as chocolate or caramel.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the egg mixture is completely cooled before adding it to the mascarpone mixture to avoid curdling.
- Use a shallow dish to dip the ladyfingers in the coffee mixture to prevent them from becoming too soggy.
- Tiramisu tastes even better the next day, so it's a great make-ahead dessert.
Storage instructions:
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
Tiramisu is best served cold, so there is no need to reheat it.
Presentation ideas:
Serve in individual glasses or bowls and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
Garnishes:
Whipped cream, cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries.
Pairings:
Serve with a cup of coffee or espresso.
Suggested side dishes:
Fresh fruit salad or a light salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mascarpone mixture is too runny, add more mascarpone cheese or refrigerate for a few hours to firm up.
- If the ladyfingers become too soggy, dip them in the coffee mixture for a shorter amount of time.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use pasteurized eggs to avoid the risk of salmonella.
- Keep the tiramisu refrigerated until ready to serve.
Food history:
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that originated in the Veneto region of Italy in the 1960s.
Flavor profiles:
Rich, creamy, and coffee-flavored.
Serving suggestions:
Serve as a dessert after a hearty Italian meal.
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Region: Italian
Taste: Rich, Creamy, Coffee, Sweet, Decadent, Coffee-Flavored