Classic Tiramisu

A classic Italian dessert that has long been loved around the world. Delicate mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and a hint of cocoa bitterness come together in a simple combination that creates the unmistakable flavor of tiramisu 

Ingredients (for a 25 × 25 cm / 10 × 10-inch square baking dish) 

• 24 ladyfingers

• 2 egg yolks

• 1/4 cup sugar (62 g)

• 2 tbsp Baileys liqueur (can be substituted with another liqueur or omitted)

• 250 g mascarpone

• 1 cup 35% cream (240 ml)

• 100 ml freshly brewed coffee

• Cocoa powder for dusting

Steps

1. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar using an electric mixer

2. Add the mascarpone and liqueur and beat for another couple of minutes until smooth

3. In a separate bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks

4. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until combined

5. Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee for about 1 second on each side

6. Arrange a layer of ladyfingers in the dish

7. Spread half of the cream over the ladyfingers

8. Add a second layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers

9. Cover with the remaining cream

10. Refrigerate for several hours, preferably overnight

11. Dust with cocoa powder before serving