THE BEST TIRAMISU

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This recipe makes the absolute best tiramisu ever! It's so (deceptively) light and creamy, with a lovely coffee/amaretto taste. It gets rave reviews every time I make it! Best made a day ahead. The recipe comes from the ladyfinger cookie package. Cook time is approximate time to make coffee.

Provided by Mel T

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

14 ounces ladyfingers (I use the Vincenzi all'uovo brand)
400 g mascarpone cheese (if the container is 475g, you can use all of it, if desired)
4 eggs
100 g sugar (I use 1/2 cup)
2 cups brewed espresso, hot (or very strong coffee)
3 ounces Amaretto (or to taste, can be omitted if wish)
cocoa powder, for dusting

Steps:

  • Separate eggs, placing yolks in a large-sized bowl and whites in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside.
  • Beat egg yolks and sugar together until creamy and golden yellow.
  • Add mascarpone and whip until fully incorporated.
  • Fold in beaten egg whites, and set mixture aside.
  • Get out your 13 x 9 glass dish (or serving dish of your choice).
  • Pour coffee and amaretto into another dish to dunk the cookies.
  • VERY, VERY QUICKLY dunk enough cookies (one at a time) to line the bottom of the serving dish.
  • The cookies absorb liquids very rapidly so you don't want to keep them in the hot coffee - just dip them in and take out immediately.
  • Once the bottom of the serving dish is covered, spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the cookies.
  • Repeat the cookie step, then spread on the remaining mascarpone mixture.
  • Refrigerate for several hours to allow everything to set and to let the flavours develop.
  • Dust with cocoa. (If it will be in the fridge overnight, you may wish to save the cocoa dusting until the next day.)
  • Ideally, the tiramisu should be made the day before you wish to serve it, and it lasts several days if kept refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.5, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 128.1, Sodium 52, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 11.3, Protein 3.8

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