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Tiramisu

Italian tiramisu is an easy, make ahead recipe that will impress your guests.  Find out all about it on Italian Kiwi
Prep Time15 minutes
Fridge time3 hours 20 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6 people

Ingredients

  • 1 box Savoiardi biscuits (Ladyfingers) I used 36 biscuits for 6 people
  • 2 - 3 small cups Italian Espresso coffee
  • 4 Egg yolks
  • 125 g Icing sugar 2/3 cup
  • 2 Egg whites
  • 400 g Marscapone cheese 1 3/4 cups, 15oz
  • 50 g Dark chocolate 2oz
  • Cocoa powder to cover the top

Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients:

  • Using a standing mixture, or egg-beater, to save your arms, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until they become light in colour and "fluffy".
  • Add the marscapone and beat in.
  • In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until they are stiff, then add them to the marscapone mixture.  Stir in gently with a wooden spoon until they are incoporated.
  • Grate the chocolate (don't touch it with your fingers otherwise it will melt immediately!).
  • Make the coffee and let it cool a little.

To Assemble:

  • Place a layer of savoiardi biscuits in the bottom of the container you are using.
  • Drizzle coffee on them carefully until they are damp, but not swimming.
  • Add a layer of the marscapone mixture, then sprinkle the grated chocolate over the top using a teaspoon.
  • Repeat the process one more time, but finish with the marscapone mixture.
  • Dust the top with cocoa using a small sieve to evenly distribute it.
  • Place the finished tiramisu in the fridge for 3 - 4 hours before eating.