Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) brewed coffee - cooled
• 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
• 3 large eggs - separated
• 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• 8 oz (225g) mascarpone cheese
• 24 ladyfinger cookies
• Unsweetened cocoa powder - for dusting

Instructions

• Prepare Coffee Mixture: In a shallow dish- combine brewed coffee and coffee liqueur (if using).
• Whip Egg Yolks: In a bowl- whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
• Add Mascarpone: Fold in mascarpone cheese until smooth.
• Whip Egg Whites and Cream: In another bowl
• beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl- whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold both into the mascarpone mixture.
• Layer the Dessert: Dip ladyfingers in the coffee mixture for a few seconds. Layer half in a serving dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture on top. Repeat layers.
• Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours- preferably overnight. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.