After 6 weeks of Lent and a lack of sweets for many of us, Easter brings with it a chance to enjoy some yummy desserts. A family favourite in our house is the classic Tiramisu. It’s easy to make a day ahead, looks and tastes delicious and doesn’t require any baking…perfect for a crowd!
Easy Tiramisu
Ingredients
6 large egg yolks
1 cup granulated sugar
1 500 gram tub mascarpone cheese
2 cups whipping cream (35%)
1 large package lady finger biscuits (usually approx. 14oz size)
1 cup strong black coffee (espresso is the traditional)
1/2 cup Kahlua or similar coffee flavoured liqueur
1 oz chocolate to grate over finished dessert (or 1 tbsp cocoa)
Method
- In a flat dish, combine coffee and Kahlua. Set aside a 9X13 dish, ideally one that can be used to serve on the table.
- Combine the egg yolks and sugar in a double boiler over gently simmering water. Cook 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Using a mixer, beat egg yolks until thick and creamy yellow. Add mascarpone cheese and mix until well combined. (This is similar to an Italian zabaglione custard dessert, but without the Marsala wine)
- In a separate bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the egg and mascarpone mixture.
- One by one, gently dip the lady fingers into the espresso mix, arranging them on the bottom of the dish. Spread half of the custardy filling over the lady fingers and then repeat the process.
- Grate the chocolate over the dessert using a box grater.
Refrigerate overnight or up to 36 hours before serving to allow the flavours to develop. If you are using cocoa instead of chocolate, dust it over the dessert just before serving!. Serves 10-12 generously.
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