Classic Italian Tiramisu
Description
This classic tiramisu recipe layers creamy mascarpone cheese with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and a touch of amaretto for a luscious Italian dessert.
Ingredients
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6 large eggs, separated, divided
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3 tablespoons sugar
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2 (8 4/5 ounce) containers mascarpone cheese
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4 tablespoons amaretto liqueur, divided
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1 1/2 cups brewed espresso, cooled
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1 1/2 (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers (about 30)
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1 tablespoon cocoa powder, or as needed
Directions
1
Combine egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add mascarpone cheese and 2 tablespoons amaretto. Beat well.
2
Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with clean beaters until stiff peaks form. Fold beaten egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.
3
Pour espresso and remaining 2 tablespoons amaretto into a shallow dish. Stir well. Working one at a time, quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture and line the bottom of an 8-inch glass dish.
4
Once the bottom of the dish is covered in an even layer of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, top with 1/2 the mascarpone mixture. Repeat with another ladyfinger layer, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.
5
Dust with cocoa powder before serving.