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• Tiramisu

Intro diff

• Classic tiramisu with mascarpone, espresso, and cocoa.

Description diff

• The balance of coffee bitterness and creamy sweetness depends on controlled soaking and chilling.

Recipe facts diff

• Cuisine: Italian
• Course: Dessert
• Difficulty: Easy
• Total time: 45 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Tool: Chef's knife
• Tool: Cutting board
• Tool: Measuring cups and spoons
• Tool: Oven
• Tag: No-Bake
• Tag: Dessert
• Tag: Coffee

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• spaghetti-carbonara
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• +chocolate-chip-cookies
• +banana-bread

Ingredients diff

• 6 large egg yolks
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 16 oz (450g) mascarpone, room temperature
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
• 24 to 30 ladyfingers
• 1 1/2 cups very strong espresso, cooled
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Steps diff

• Whisk yolks and sugar over a barely simmering water bath until pale, thick, and warm to the touch.
• Take off heat and fold in mascarpone until the mixture is fully smooth with no lumps.
• Whip cold cream to soft peaks and fold it gently into the mascarpone base in two additions.
• Dip ladyfingers briefly in cooled espresso and layer with cream in a 9x9-inch dish; repeat for a second layer.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours, then dust generously with cocoa right before serving.