./Tiramisu

What is Tiramisu ?

Tiramisu is a coffee-flavored dessert that features layers of homemade whipped cream, an egg yolk-enriched mascarpone filling, and coffee-soaked ladyfingers.

How to pronounce

Not sure how to pronounce tiramisu? Order in confidence by saying "tee-ruh-mee-soo."

#ingredients

• 6 large egg yolks
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ⅔ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pound mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• ¼ cup strong brewed coffee, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 2 (3 once) packages ladyfinger cookies
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

#steps

1. whisk egg yolks and sugar together in a medium saucepan until well blended.
2. whiskin milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil./li>
3. boil gently for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
4. cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
5. beat cream and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
6. remove egg yolk mixture from the refrigerator; add mascarpone cheese and whisk until smooth.
7. combine coffee and rum in a small bowl. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with the coffee mixture. Arrange 1/2 of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 7x11-inch dish.
8. spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then spread 1/2 of the whipped cream over top. Repeat layers once more.
9. sprinkle cocoa powder over top.
10. enjoy!