Tiramisu

Name: Tiramisu
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 6 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup good dark rum, divided; 1 1/2 cups brewed espresso, divided; 16 to 17 ounces mascarpone cheese; 30 Italian ladyfingers, or savoiardi; Bittersweet chocolate, shaved or grated; Confectioners' sugar (optional)

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Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 15 min

Yield: 8 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 15 min

Prep: 15 min

Yield: 8 servings

Ingredients

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6 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup good dark rum, divided

1 1/2 cups brewed espresso, divided

16 to 17 ounces mascarpone cheese

30 Italian ladyfingers, or savoiardi

Bittersweet chocolate, shaved or grated

Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Directions

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Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until very thick and light yellow. Lower the speed to medium and add 1/4 cup rum, 1/4 cup espresso, and the mascarpone. Whisk until smooth.
Combine the remaining 1/4 cup rum and 1 1/4 cups espresso in a shallow bowl. Dip 1 side of each ladyfinger in the espresso/rum mixture and line the bottom of a 9 by 12 by 2-inch dish. Pour half the espresso cream mixture evenly on top. Dip 1 side of the remaining ladyfingers in the espresso/rum mixture and place them in a second layer in the dish. Pour the rest of the espresso cream over the top. Smooth the top and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
Before serving, sprinkle the top with shaved chocolate and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Cook’s Note

To make espresso for this recipe in your electric drip coffee maker, use enough water for 4 cups of coffee plus 1/3 cup of ground espresso. You can find savoiardi and mascarpone in an Italian specialty store.

Consumption of raw or undercooked eggs, shellfish and meat may increase the risk of foodborne illness.