Tiramisu is one of my favourite desserts. It was also the one of the things I was addicted to when I was pregnant with Jonathan ... It's a very easy dessert to make and a great dinner party treat!
Ingredients
- 3 eggs - separate the egg white and yolks
- 500g mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence
- 1/4 cup caster sugar
- 400mls freshly brewed strong coffee, cooled
- 2-3 tbs Tia Maria or Frangelico (optional)
- 1 250g pkt savoiardi biscuits
- 80g good-quality dark chocolate, grated
Method
Step 1
Beat the egg white until light and bubbly, then slowly add the egg yolks, vanilla essence and caster sugar in a medium mixing bowl with electric beaters until soft peaks form. Set aside.
Step 2
Combine the coffee and Tia Maria or Frangelico (if using) in a large bowl. Dip 1/2 the savoiardi biscuits quickly into the coffee mixture and then arrange over the base of a 1.25-1itre (5-cup) serving dish or six 250mls (1-cup) individual serving glasses. Spread half the mascarpone mixture evenly over the biscuits. Dip the remaining biscuits into the coffee mixture and then arrange in a single layer over the mascarpone layer. Finish with a layer of the remaining mascarpone mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
Step 3
Sprinkle with the grated chocolate just before serving.
Shanti wrote:
ReplyDeleteConfession time ... we forgot to buy the chocolate shavings ... so used crushed Ferrero Roche chocolate and Flake instead.
Lots of fun making the tiramisu ... I think Talia was delighted to make it. She enjoyed whipping up the egg white before we put in the marscapone cheese.
Talia wrote:
ReplyDeleteI don't actually like coffee but when it is in tiramisu it tastes lovely It is easy to make but not very fast I would suggest leaving in the fridge overnight.