tiramisu
(1 RATING)
This recipe is from an old church cookbook. This recipe it the closest I have tasted to the Tiramisu I ate in Italy. It is the perfect dessert to serve with coffee after dinner.
No Image
prep time
cook time
method
---
yield
Ingredients
- 16-20 - ladyfingers
- 3 - large eggs, pasteurized and separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup espresso coffee, brewed
- 2 tablespoons cognac
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, not cream cheese
- 1/8 cup cocoa
How To Make tiramisu
-
Step 1Beat the egg yolks, sugar, 1 tablespoon espresso, and cognac for 2-3 minutes. Add the mascarpone cheese and beat for 4-5 minutes longer. Set aside.
-
Step 2Beat egg whites with a pich of sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold into the mascarpone cheese mixture.
-
Step 3Pour remaining espresso into a shallow dish. Quickly dip one side of lady finger into espresso. DO NOT SATURATE. DIP QUICKLY.
-
Step 4Turn moistened side up and place lady finger in a 13x9 inch serving dish. Continue until you have a layer of ladyfingers. (USE HALF)
-
Step 5Gently spoon half of the marcarpone cheese mixture on the lady fingers and spread. Sprinkle half the cocoa over cheese. Use a small strainer.
-
Step 6Repeat ladyfingers, cheese and cocoa. Cover dessert and refrigerate at least an hour or overnight.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
Discover More
Category:
Other Desserts
Comment & Reviews
ADVERTISEMENT
Just A Pinch Sweepstakes