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Tiramisu

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Ingredients for 6 servings:

  • 250 g mascarpone (regular or light)
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 packet of vanilla sugar
  • 200 ml cream
  • 200 g ladyfingers
  • 2 cup(s) coffee, strong (espresso)
  • 2 cl Amaretto (can be omitted, depending on taste)
  • some cocoa powder (real cocoa, e.g. Bensdorp, not Kaba)

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

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Mix the mascarpone with the sugar, vanilla sugar, and Amaretto, if using. Whip the cream until stiff and fold in. Place a layer of ladyfingers in a baking dish (approx. 18 x 24 cm) and drizzle with espresso (or strong coffee) until thoroughly coated. Spread about half of the mascarpone cream on top. Place another layer of ladyfingers on top, also basting these with espresso. Layer the remaining cream on top and refrigerate the tiramisu. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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