Description
A twist on the classic, this tiramisu uses Kahlúa for a rich coffee flavor. Easy layers, impressive dessert!
Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs
- 1 lbs (454 g) mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 2 cups (473 ml) extra-strong espresso
- 50 ladyfinger biscuits
- 3 oz (85 g) Kahlúa
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cocoa powder
Instructions
- Sweeten Coffee: Mix some sugar into the brewed espresso. Allow the coffee to cool completely before using.
- Separate Eggs: Carefully separate egg whites and yolks into two different bowls.
- Beat Egg Yolks: Whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until thick and creamy. Then, add the mascarpone cheese, Kahlúa and vanilla, beating until smooth and well combined.
- Whip Egg Whites: Beat the egg whites to medium peaks. Gently fold these into the mascarpone mixture, ensuring they are fully incorporated without deflating the whites.
- Prepare Ladyfingers: Quickly dunk ladyfingers one at a time into the coffee, ensuring they are moist but not soggy.
- Assemble Tiramisu: In your chosen serving dish, create a layer of coffee-dunked ladyfingers, arranging them as tightly as possible. Spread a layer of the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering dunked ladyfingers and cream mixture until the dish is filled. Aim for even layers and a smooth top.
- Chill and Serve: Dust the final layer with cocoa powder. Refrigerate the tiramisu for a few hours (preferably overnight) to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve Chilled: Cut into slices or spoon out portions to serve.
Notes
- For a stronger Kahlúa flavor, increase the amount to 4 oz (113g).
- If you don’t have ladyfingers, use sponge fingers or even small, sweet biscuits.
- Cover the tiramisu tightly with plastic wrap before refrigerating to prevent it from drying out.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 600 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 100