Ingredients with Measurements:
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons rum
- 24 ladyfingers
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Special equipment needed:
- Electric mixer
- 9x13 inch baking dish
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well combined.
2. Add milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
3. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. In a large bowl, beat heavy cream and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
5. In another bowl, beat mascarpone cheese until smooth.
6. Fold in the cooled egg mixture into the mascarpone cheese mixture.
7. In a small bowl, combine coffee and rum.
8. Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.
9. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
10. Repeat with another layer of ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
11. Sift cocoa powder over the top layer.
12. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- No baking required
Serving size:
- 12 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Protein: 7g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of mascarpone cheese, you can use cream cheese.
- Instead of rum, you can use coffee liqueur.
Variations:
- You can add a layer of sliced strawberries or raspberries between the layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- You can use chocolate shavings instead of cocoa powder for the topping.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the egg mixture is cooled before folding it into the mascarpone cheese to prevent the cheese from melting.
- Use a deep baking dish to prevent the mascarpone mixture from overflowing.
Storage instructions:
- Tiramisu can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Tiramisu should not be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve tiramisu in individual glasses or bowls for a more elegant presentation.
Garnishes:
- Top with fresh berries or mint leaves.
Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of espresso or cappuccino.
Suggested side dishes:
- Tiramisu is a dessert and does not require any side dishes.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mascarpone mixture is too runny, refrigerate for a few minutes before spreading it over the ladyfingers.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use pasteurized eggs to avoid the risk of salmonella.
Food history:
- Tiramisu originated in Italy in the 1960s.
Flavor profiles:
- Tiramisu is sweet and creamy with a hint of coffee and rum.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve tiramisu chilled.
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Region: Italian