Tiramisu – Desserts
Tittle:Tiramisu
Cook time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Level: Medium
Serving: 4
Ingredients:
1/2 cups brewed espresso, at room temperature
1/4 cup brandy or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 large egg yolks
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 pound mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
One package crisp Italian ladyfingers (24 cookies)
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, scraped with a vegetable peeler to make curls
Directions:
In a medium bowl, stir together the espresso, 3 tablespoons brandy (or the 1 teaspoon vanilla) and the brown sugar; set aside.
In a double boiler, beat together the egg yolks, 2/3 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup cream over simmering water until the mixture lightens in color and thickens, about 7 minutes.
Transfer the insert to a larger bowl filled with ice water. Whisk until cold, about 5 minutes. Beat in the mascarpone and the remaining 1 tablespoon brandy until smooth.
Dip half of the ladyfingers, one at a time, into the reserved espresso mixture and lay them flat in a single layer on the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish.
Spread half the mascarpone mixture on top. Repeat with the other half of the ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Using an electric mixer, beat the remaining 3/4 cup cream and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
Spread the whipped cream onto the chilled tiramisu, and using a small strainer, dust the whipped cream with the cocoa. Top with the chocolate curls.
Personal Suggestion: This is a fantastic Italian dessert. Tiramisu has become one of the most popular desserts served in all the world. Enjoy this great recipe in your valentine’s romantic dinner.
February 11th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
One of my favorite traditional desserts. It’s so deliciousss. It born in Sienna, Italy in 1600. Tiramisu combines well with a cup of Oporto Wine (from Portugal). Thanks for posting this recipe!!!!