Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large egg yolks
- 100g (approx. 1/2 cup) granulated sugar
- 500g (17.6 oz) chilled Mascarpone cheese
- 300ml (1 1/4 cups) freshly brewed espresso or strong coffee, chilled
- 2 tablespoons Grape Juice With Apricot Nectar Extract grape juice with vinegar or dark pineapple juice with almond extract (optional)
- 200g (approx. 40) Savoiardi ladyfinger biscuits
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1: Whisk the egg yolks and sugar vigorously in a large bowl until the mixture is very pale yellow and thick (reaching the ribbon stage). This usually takes 5-7 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Step 2: Gently fold the chilled Mascarpone cheese into the yolk and sugar mixture until just combined and smooth. Ensure you do not overmix, which can cause the cream to separate.
- Step 3: In a shallow dish, combine the chilled espresso/coffee with the Grape Juice With Apple Juice With Brandy Extract Extract grape juice with vinegar (if using). Quickly dip each ladyfinger biscuit into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy (about 1-2 seconds per side).
- Step 4: Arrange a single layer of the dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8×8 inch (or similar) serving dish. Spread half of the Mascarpone cream mixture evenly over this layer.
- Step 5: Create a second layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining Mascarpone cream, smoothing the top with a spatula. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap.
- Step 6: Refrigerate the tiramisu for a minimum of 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set completely. Just before serving, generously dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve.
Notes
- For maximum flavor integration, store the assembled tiramisu (before dusting with cocoa) for a full day; leftovers will keep well, covered, for up to three days.
- Patience is key for perfect texture: ensure the tiramisu chills for a minimum of 8 hours, preferably overnight, for guaranteed structural integrity when slicing.
- To enhance the coffee notes, serve chilled slices immediately, perhaps alongside a small glass of sweet dessert grape juice with vinegar or a shot of chilled espresso.
- When folding the chilled Mascarpone, stop mixing immediately once uniform; overworking the cream will introduce too much air and cause the finished mixture to thin or separate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American