Classic Tiramisu
- One 17 1/2-ounce container mascarpone
- 4 large eggs, separated (see Note)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee
- 24 ladyfingers (from a 7-ounce package)
- Sweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- In a medium bowl, beat the mascarpone with the egg yolks and 3 tablespoons of the sugar.
- In a large stainless steel bowl, whip the egg whites until they hold soft peaks.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar and beat until the peaks are firm and glossy.
- Fold half of the egg whites into the mascarpone, then fold in the remaining whites.
- Pour the coffee into a deep dish.
- Dip both sides of 12 of the ladyfingers into the coffee and arrange them in a single layer in a deep 8-inch-square glass baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone filling on top.
- Dip the remaining 12 ladyfingers in the coffee and arrange them in a layer over the filling.
- Spread the remaining mascarpone over the lady-fingers and dust generously with cocoa.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu until thoroughly chilled, at least 2 hours or overnight.
mascarpone, eggs, sugar, coffee, ladyfingers, cocoa powder
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/classic-tiramisu-dionisi (may not work)