Tiramisu

Ingredients

• Mascarpone 500 g
• Ladyfingers 300 g
• Strong brewed coffee, cooled 300 ml
• Eggs, separated 4
• Sugar 100 g
• Marsala or coffee liqueur 2 tbsp
• Cocoa powder 2 tbsp

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale and thick, then beat in the mascarpone until smooth.

2. 2

   In a separate clean bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks.

3. 3

   Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture to keep it light.

4. 4

   Combine the cooled coffee with the Marsala in a shallow dish.

5. 5

   Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee and arrange a layer in the base of a dish.

6. 6

   Spread half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, then repeat with a second layer.

7. 7

   Dust the top with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.