sweet

Tiramisu

• servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 100 g caster sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 500 g mascarpone cheese
• 2 egg whites
• 175 ml strong black coffee
• 125 ml rum or brandy
• 24 sponge fingers
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp finely grated plain chocolate

Cookware

• heatproof bowl
• saucepan
• bowl
• shallow dish
• serving dish

Method

1. Whisk egg yolks with caster sugar and vanilla extract in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water.
2. When the mixture is pale and the whisk leaves a ribbon trail when lifted, remove the bowl from the heat and set aside to cool. Whisk occasionally to prevent a skin from forming.
3. When the egg yolk mixture is cool, whisk in mascarpone cheese until thoroughly combined.
4. Whisk egg whites in a separate, spotlessly clean bowl until they form soft peaks, then gently fold them into the mascarpone mixture.
5. Combine strong black coffee and rum or brandy in a shallow dish. Briefly dip 8 of the sponge fingers in the mixture, then arrange in the base of a deep, wide serving dish.
6. Spoon one third of the mascarpone mixture on top, spreading it out evenly. Repeat the layers twice, finishing with the mascarpone mixture. Chill for at least 60 minutes.
7. Sift cocoa powder evenly over the top and sprinkle with finely grated plain chocolate. Serve immediately.