My favorite meal of the day is dessert. So when I make a special occasion dinner or just want a dinner that’s a step up from our week night meals, I love to include a dessert.
For my Italian themed dinner over the weekend, I carried the theme onto dessert by making tiramisu. And it wasn’t just any recipe – it was a recipe I got from the cooking class I took during my semester abroad in Italy, so it’s authentic!
I halved the recipe since it was just Alex and I, but it still turned out great! My favorite part is the mascarpone mixture, which is rich and a little sweet. I love tiramisu – cocoa, mascarpone cheese and espresso all goes so well together in this dessert!
There are tons of variations of tiramisu and this is one of my favorites.
Tiramisu
3 egg yolks
1 egg white
3 tablespoons sugar
400 grams mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon rum
Lady fingers
Espresso coffee
Cocoa powder
Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until foamy. Add the mascarpone spoonful by spoonful, blending in slowly with a whisk. Gently add the egg white whipped to snowy peaks. Add the rum.
Dip the lady fingers into the espresso quickly – be sure they do not become soggy. Lay them next to teach other in a pan (or trifle bowl). Add a layer of the mascarpone mixture. Sprinkle with unsweetened cocoa powder. Continue making layers until you finish with the cocoa on top.
Keep in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving.
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