Tiramisu
Easy
This classic dessert is easy to make – hit at any table.
PREP IN
495 MIN
COOK IN
0 MIN
SERVE
6
Tiramisu
Easy
PREP IN
495 MIN
COOK IN
0 MIN
SERVE
6
Introduction
This classic dessert is easy to make – hit at any table.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 5 tbsp golden caster sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 250g Mascarpone
- 200g double cream, whipped to firm peaks
- 300ml strong coffee, made with 2 tbsp coffee granules and 300ml boiling water
- 75ml Marsala or brandy
- 175g sponge fingers (Ladyfingers)
- 25g milk or dark chocolate (depending on taste)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
Method
- 1. Separate the egg yolks, keeping the egg whites. Beat egg yolks, sugar & vanilla together in a blender. Then add mascarpone until mixture becomes smooth. Then fold in the whipped cream using a spatula.
- 2. Then whisk the egg whites until fluffy and fold into the mixture also using a spatula.
- 3. Pour cold coffee and marsala into a small long shallow dish and place the sponge fingers until each one is soaked through but not soggy.
- 4. Layer fingers in long rectangular glass dish.
- 5. Add the creamy mixture and grate some of the chocolate over this.
- 6. Then repeat adding layers as you go on leaving cream layer on top.
- 7. Before serving dust with the cocoa powder and grated chocolate.
- 8. Leave in the fridge overnight to set.
- 9. Cut into squares and serve.