Tiramisu – Classic Recipe, Super Creamy
Ingredients
- 5 egg yolks (large eggs)
- 100 grams of sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 300 grams heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 500 grams cold mascarpone cheese
- 1 ½ tablespoon instant coffee
- 400 milliliters cold water
- 2 tablespoons liquor/spirits (optional)
- Ladyfingers
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preparing the egg cream
- Separate the egg yolks and place them in a large bowl.
- Add the sugar and a pinch of salt.
- Cook over a double boiler, stirring continuously with a whisk, until the sugar dissolves, the mixture changes color, and feels hot when touched.
- Let the cream cool down.
- Preparing the mascarpone cream:
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the vanilla extract until fluffy.
- In another bowl, lightly beat the cold mascarpone cheese, then gently fold in the cooled egg cream.
- Add the whipped cream and mix everything for a few seconds using a mixer.
- Preparing the coffee mixture:
- Dissolve the instant coffee in 300-400 ml of cold water.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of liquor/spirits for a more intense flavor (optional).
- Assembling the tiramisu:
- Quickly dip the ladyfingers in the coffee mixture and arrange them in a tray.
- Spread a generous layer of cream over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the process until you use up all the ingredients, finishing with a layer of cream.
- Final touches:
- Cover the tray and refrigerate the tiramisu overnight.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.