Ingredients
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1 (500 g) container mascarpone cheese (Galbani Brand)
1 (8 ounce) can heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup sugar
3 (24 ounce) packages ladyfingers
4 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ounces coffee liqueur (I prefer Tia Maria)
2 ounces instant coffee
2 cups milk
Preparation
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In an electric mixer beat the egg yolks with the sugar, until foamy. Add the vanilla and cheese and mix well. Add the whipping cream and whip until the mixture resembles a custard. Add the Tia Maria one cap full at a time and mix, Taste and add more if needed .
Set aside.
Heat the milk in the microwave until warm.
Dissolve the coffee ( it's up to you how strong you want it) Add a little bit of the Tia maria (1/2 a cap full or more to taste).
In a shallow bowl pour the coffee. Working quickly dip the lady fingers into the coffee mixture and place it into a dish which you will serve the tiramisue. Line the bottom with ladyfingers to form a layer. Spread 1/2 of the cream mixture over the top to form a custard layer.
Repeating the ladyfingers layer. ETC. Until the dish is full. Put a big custard layer over the top and refrigerate the cake at least 48 hours or 2 days. Before serving sprinkle shaved chocolate or powdered chocolate all over.
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