Classic Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks

• 150 g (¾ cup) sugar

• 500 g mascarpone cheese

• 1½ cups strong brewed coffee (cooled)

• 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)

• 24 ladyfinger biscuits

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

1. Prepare egg base
   In a bowl whisk egg yolks and sugar. Place the bowl over a pot of simmering water and whisk constantly for about 5–7 minutes until thick and pale.

2. Add mascarpone
   Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Whisk in mascarpone until smooth and creamy.

3. Whip cream
   In another bowl beat heavy cream and vanilla until soft peaks form.

4. Combine mixtures
   Gently fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until smooth.

5. Prepare coffee mixture
   Combine coffee and coffee liqueur in a shallow bowl.

6. Dip ladyfingers
   Quickly dip each ladyfinger in coffee (do not soak) and arrange them in a layer in a dish.

7. Layer dessert
   Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

8. Repeat layers
   Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with remaining cream mixture.

9. Chill
   Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

10. Finish
    Dust with cocoa powder before serving.