Tiramisù

Classic Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and rich mascarpone cream.

Ingredients

• 300 g ladyfingers
• 500 g mascarpone cheese
• 4 large eggs
• 100 g sugar
• 300 ml espresso coffee
• to dust cocoa powder
• 30 ml rum

Method

1. Brew espresso and mix in rum. Let cool.
2. Separate eggs. Whisk yolks with sugar until pale. Stir in mascarpone until smooth.
3. Whip egg whites until stiff and gently fold into mascarpone mixture.
4. Dip ladyfingers in coffee mixture and line a dish.
5. Cover with mascarpone cream, repeat layers, finishing with cream.
6. Dust with cocoa powder. Chill in fridge for at least 6 hours.

Chef's tips

• Use fresh, strong espresso.
• Chill overnight for better flavor.