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Traditional Tiramisu

A creamy, rich, yet light Italian dessert, made the classic way.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gr mascarpone cheese or full 8 oz container
  • 3 eggs separated
  • 20-25 lady finger cookies
  • 1 cup strong dark roast Italian coffee, cooled or 6 small cups espresso coffee, cooled
  • 2 oz Coffee Liqueur
  • 75 gr granulated sugar

Instructions
 

  • Add the sugar to the egg yolks. Beat with mascarpone until the mixture has the consistency of melted ice cream. Use a hand mixer.
  • In a separate bowl beat the egg whites until stiff. Fold the beaten egg whites into the mascarpone mixture
  • Pour espresso into a shallow dish, and add some liqueur. In another shallow dish put a thin layer of cream .
  • Then dip each lady finger in the espresso mixture (both sides) and line the bottom of the dish on top of cream. Add a thick layer of cream and then another layer of sponge.
  • Chill in the fridge for minimum 4 hours, then serve!
Keyword classic tiramisu, italian dessert, tiramisu, traditional tiramisu
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