Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup espresso or strong coffee
• 1/2 cup Kahlua or other coffee liqueur
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (7-ounce) package ladyfingers
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the mascarpone cheese and whisk until combined.
2. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
3. In a shallow bowl, mix together the espresso, Kahlua, and cinnamon. Dip the ladyfingers into the espresso mixture and layer them into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
4. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Dust with half of the cocoa powder.
5. Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and cocoa powder. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Interesting Facts

• The origin of Tiramisu is uncertain, but it is believed to date back to the 1960s.
• Tiramisu means “pick me up” in Italian.
• Tiramisu is served cold, and not baked.