Classic Tiramisu

Classic Tiramisu

This is the classic Tiramisu Italian dessert.  It has been Italian tested and approved (see picture below).

Ingredients:

6 large egg yolks, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar, divided
16 ounces mascarpone cheese
4 large egg whites
2 ounces dark rum
24 packaged ladyfingers
2 cups brewed espresso, room temperature
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate shavings, for garnish

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the egg yolks with half the sugar until pale and doubled in volume, about 5 minutes.  Add the mascarpone cheese in 2 or 3 additions, mixing after each addition.  Add the dark rum, mixing once again until combined.

In a clean mixing bowl, using the electric hand mixer once again, beat the egg whites and remaining sugar to soft peaks.  DO NOT UNDER BEAT YOUR EGG WHITES.  IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU BEAT, BEAT AND CONTINUE TO BEAT FOR THE SUCCESS OF YOUR TIRAMISU.  SOFT PEAKS!!!

Fold the egg white into the mascarpone mixture in two or three additions.

In a 8-by-8-inch baking dish with sides, spread 1/3 of the mascarpone mixture into an even layer.

Quickly soak each individual cookie in the coffee (both sides) and arrange them tightly on top of the mascarpone mixture until completely covered.  DO NOT SOAK THE COOKIES FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME.  1 OR 2 SECONDS AT THE  MOST ON EACH SIDE.

Spoon another 1/3 amount of mascarpone mixture onto the cookies.

Repeat with another layer of soaked cookies and the last 1/3 amount of the mascarpone mixture, spreading it into an even layer.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 to 24 hours.

Just before serving, dust with bittersweet chocolate shavings.

5 to 7 servings

Crowded Kitchen suggest caution in consuming raw and lightly cooked eggs due to the slight risk of salmonella or other food-borne illness.  To reduce the risk, we recommend that you use only fresh, properly refrigerated, clean A or AA eggs.

Looking for another Italian Dessert?  If yes, check out this Italian Cream Cake Recipe.  It's Delicious and easy to make.

Italian Cream Cake Recipe http://crowdedkitchen509.blogspot.com/2013/01/italian-cream-cake.html

Italian tested and approved!