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Classic Tiramisu

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Ingredients for 6 servings:

  • 750 g mascarpone
  • 125 ml coffee, strong or espresso
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 egg whites
  • 100 g powdered sugar
  • 4 cl brandy or Amaretto
  • 200 g ladyfingers
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder

Instructions

Working time approx. 25 minutes; Rest time approx. 3 hours; Total time approx. 3 hours 25 minutes

Spread the sponge fingers in a baking dish. Brew espresso or coffee and brush the sponge fingers with it until they are fully saturated (but not soggy). Whisk the egg yolks, powdered sugar, and cognac or amaretto until thickened. Mix the mascarpone with the cream. Whisk the egg whites until stiff and fold into the cream. Spread the cream over the sponge, smooth it down, and let it rest in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

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Written by John Myers

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