My favorite dessert on earth is Tiramisu! When I was in Europe, it was everywhere – I am surprised I didn’t gain 50 pounds!
It is typically not the easiest dessert to make at home, so I only make it once a year around Christmas time. I have altered the recipe over time to make it easier – but still just as tasty.
If you haven’t had Tiramisu and you love coffee, this is a no-brainer!
Ingredients
3 eggs (yolks and whites separated)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
8 oz mascarpone
1 1/4 cups of espresso
2 tbsp of Kahlua or Baileys
6.5 oz ladyfingers
Cocoa Powder for dusting
Instructions
Beat yolks and sugar with a mixer on medium-high for 12 minutes or until white and thick.
Add mascarpone and vanilla to the mixture. Using the mixer, combine. Then, transfer to another bowl.
In a new bowl, beat egg whites. Be careful not to overbeat them – they will fall!
Then, fold a third of the yolk mixture into the egg whites. Afterwards, gradually fold the remaining yolk mixture in and mix until combined
Mix coffee and liquor together in a small bowl, then quickly dip ladyfingers and place them in a square dish. Make sure you don’t get them too soggy!
Take half the cream and spread over the first layer of ladyfingers, and then add another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers
Spread with the remaining cream
Cover with foil and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight
Dust with cocoa powder before you serve
What is your favorite once-a-year treat?
