Tiramisu
 
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This classic Italian dessert is espresso, Kahlúa and rum soaked ladyfingers layered with a fluffy mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa powder. It. is. to. die. for. Perfect for special occasions, holidays, birthdays, and just because.
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Serves: 10-12 servings
Ingredients
  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 6 ounce package of lady fingers
  • ½ cup Kahlúa
  • 2 ounces espresso (regular or decaf)
  • 2 tablespoons rum
  • cocoa powder
Instructions
  1. Over a double boiler, with a whisk beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and creamy about 10 minutes.
  2. Take off the heat and stir in mascarpone and vanilla. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a liquid measuring cup, combine Kahlúa, espresso, and rum. Set aside.
  4. In a standing mixer, whip cream. Fold whipped cream into cooled yolk mixture.
  5. Arrange half the lady fingers evenly in the bottom of a 13x9 dish. Paint with half the espresso mixture. Spoon half the cream mixture over the lady fingers and spread into an even layer.
  6. Repeat for a second layer of lady fingers, espresso mixture and cream.
  7. Add a couple tablespoons of cocoa powder to a fine sieve and lightly tap it the sieve until the entire dish is dusted with cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate at least six hours, preferably overnight. (Can be made a couple days ahead.) Serve!
Recipe by Laughter and Lemonade at https://www.laughterandlemonade.com/tiramisu/