Classic Tiramisu Recipe

Ingredients:

For this classic tiramisu recipe, you will need the following ingredients:

— 6 egg yolks

— ¾ cup granulated sugar

— 1 cup mascarpone cheese

— 1 ½ cups heavy cream

— 2 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled

— 1 package of ladyfinger cookies

— Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until well combined and slightly thickened.

2. Add the mascarpone cheese to the egg yolk mixture and whisk until smooth.

3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.

4. Pour the cooled coffee into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee, making sure not to soak them for too long.

5. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of a 9×13 inch dish.

6. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.

7. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together.

Serving:

To serve, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder before slicing into squares or rectangles. This classic tiramisu recipe is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests with its rich and creamy texture.

Variations:

While this classic tiramisu recipe is delicious on its own, you can also experiment with different variations to suit your taste preferences. Some ideas include adding a splash of rum or coffee liqueur to the coffee mixture for an extra kick of flavor, or incorporating layers of fresh berries or chocolate shavings between the ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture for added texture and color.

Feel free to get creative and make this classic Italian dessert your own by adding your own personal touch. Enjoy!