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Qimiq Tiramisu Recipe

Ingredients with Measurements:
- 500g mascarpone cheese
- 250ml heavy cream
- 150g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 package of Qimiq Classic (200g)
- 1 package of ladyfingers (200g)
- 2 cups of strong coffee
- 1/4 cup of rum
- Cocoa powder for dusting

Special equipment needed:
- Electric mixer
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Spatula

Step-by-step instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth.

2. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

3. Add the Qimiq Classic to the mascarpone mixture and beat until well combined.

4. Gently fold in the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.

5. In another bowl, beat the eggs until light and fluffy.

6. Gently fold the beaten eggs into the mascarpone mixture.

7. In a shallow dish, mix the coffee and rum together.

8. Dip the ladyfingers into the coffee mixture and arrange them in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

9. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

10. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.

11. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

12. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.


Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: None
Chilling time: 4 hours or overnight
Temperature:
Refrigerate at 4°C (40°F)
Serving size:
12 servings

Nutritional information:
Calories: 380
Fat: 25g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 6g

Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of Qimiq Classic, you can use 1 package of cream cheese (8 oz) and 1 cup of heavy cream.
- You can use any type of coffee or liquor for dipping the ladyfingers.

Variations:
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries or raspberries between the layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Use chocolate or almond-flavored liqueur instead of rum.
- Substitute ladyfingers with sponge cake or pound cake.

Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to beat the mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth to avoid lumps in the mixture.
- Dip the ladyfingers quickly into the coffee mixture to avoid them becoming too soggy.
- Chill the tiramisu for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld together.

Storage instructions:
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Reheating instructions:
None

Presentation ideas:
Serve the tiramisu in individual glasses or bowls for a more elegant presentation.

Garnishes:
Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or top with fresh berries.

Pairings:
Serve with a cup of espresso or cappuccino.

Suggested side dishes:
None

Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mascarpone mixture is too thick, add a tablespoon of heavy cream to thin it out.
- If the ladyfingers become too soggy, dip them for a shorter amount of time.

Food safety advice:
Make sure to use fresh eggs and refrigerate the tiramisu promptly after making it.

Food history:
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that originated in the Veneto region of Italy in the 1960s.

Flavor profiles:
Rich, creamy, and slightly sweet with a hint of coffee and rum.

Serving suggestions:
Serve chilled for best results.

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Taste: Rich, Creamy, Sweet, Chocolaty, Nutty