Tiramisu

★★★☆☆
Prep: 30 mins Cook: 0 mins Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

  • 48 ladyfingers
  • 1 cup strong coffee
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 1 lb mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup light rum
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
  • 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, grated

Instructions

  1. Combine coffee with 1 T sugar; set aside.
  2. Beat yolks with remaining sugar until thick and ribbon-like. Stir in mascarpone until smooth. Add rum, lemon juice, vanilla.
  3. Partially whip cream with confectioners' sugar; fold into cheese mixture. Whip egg whites until stiff; fold in.
  4. Dip half the ladyfingers in coffee; line a serving dish. Spoon cream mixture over. Repeat layers.
  5. Cover top with grated chocolate. Chill. Can be made 3 days ahead.
Wine Pairing: Dessert