Tiramisu

This delicious tiramisu made with homemade mascarpone custard (no raw eggs), layers of whipped cream, and rum and coffee-soaked ladyfingers is an impressive Italian dessert. Dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder before serving.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 5 hrs 35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 6 large egg yolks
• ¾ cup white sugar
• ⅔ cup milk
• 1 ¼ cups heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pound mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• ¼ cup strong brewed coffee, at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfinger cookies
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps

1. Gather the ingredients.
2. Whisk egg yolks and sugar together in a medium saucepan until well blended.
3. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.
4. Boil gently for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
5. Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
6. Beat cream and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
7. Remove egg yolk mixture from the refrigerator; add mascarpone cheese and whisk until smooth.
8. Combine coffee and rum in a small bowl. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with the coffee mixture. Arrange 1/2 of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 7×11-inch dish.
9. Spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then spread 1/2 of the whipped cream over top. Repeat layers once more.
10. Sprinkle cocoa powder over top.
11. Cover and refrigerate until set, 4 to 6 hours.
12. Enjoy!