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Tiramisu

Adapted from Epicurious
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup freshly brewed espresso
  • 2 tablespoons Kahlua
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon of sugar divided
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 8 oz mascarpone
  • 2.5 tablespoons dry marsala OK to substitute with dry vermouth
  • ½ cup whipping cream
  • 6 oz package of ladyfingers
  • Unsweetened cocoa for garnish (I used Pernigotti

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together espresso, Kahlua, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • In a double-boiler over low heat, combine egg yolks, marsala wine, and remaining sugar.
  • Using a handheld mixer, blend mixture for about 5-8 minutes or until eggs become pale yellow and are approximately tripled in volume. Remove from heat. Add mascarpone and beat until just smooth.
  • In another bowl, beat whipping cream until it forms stiff peaks.
  • Gently fold mascarpone-egg mixture into the whipping cream until just combined.
  • Place into fridge to briefly chill.
  • Now, begin very quickly dipping the ladyfingers into the espresso mixture. Be careful not to over-saturate.
  • Line the bottom of an 8x8 pan with the espresso-moistened lady fingers. You may need to break a few ladyfingers in half to fit properly.
  • Next, spoon about half of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
  • Repeat- layering another layer of ladyfingers and topping with remaining cream.
  • Dust the top lightly with cocoa powder.
  • Chill, covered, in the fridge for about an hour (best if you let it chill for about 6 hours before serving, or overnight).
  • Dust with a generous amount of cocoa just prior to serving.