Tiramisu - A Coffee Lovers Dessert

Adapted from Ask Chef Dennis

📝 Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup + 2 tbsp white sugar
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 tsp vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tbsp confectioners sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 16 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 1 3/4 cup espresso or very strong coffee, room temperature
• 1/3 cup dark rum
• 2 packs ladyfinger cookies (400g), 7oz each pack
• Cocoa powder for dusting
• Chocolate shavings (optional)
• 8in square pan (will yield left overs so you may use small glasses for mini desserts)
• 9in square pan or trifle dish
• Aluminum foil pan

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Make 1 1/4 cup coffee or espresso and...: Make 1 1/4 cup coffee or espresso and set aside to cool.
2. 2In a double boiler, whisk egg yolks, sugar,...: In a double boiler, whisk egg yolks, sugar, 1/4 tsp vanilla and 1/4 cup whole milk until mixture thickens, about 10 minutes. Using an electric mixer works best here. Remove from stove and chill 45 minutes. After egg mixture is chilled, blend in mascarpone cheese, return to fridge.
3. 3In another bowl, add heavy cream, 1 tsp...: In another bowl, add heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla, confectioners sugar. Place bowl over another bowl of ice or frozen bagged vegetables. This keeps the bowl cold. Whip cream mixture until stiff peaks form.
4. 4Fold whipped cream into egg/masacarpone mixture. Return to...: Fold whipped cream into egg/masacarpone mixture. Return to fridge until ready for use.
5. 5Gather ingredients to layer tiramisu.
6. 6Add rum to espresso mixture.
7. 7Dip ladyfingers one at a time in espresso...: Dip ladyfingers one at a time in espresso and layer entire bottom of dish. Spread enough custard over ladyfingers to cover completely. Repeat layer a second time. Use remainder in smaller dish or cups.
8. 8Cover tiramisu with plastic wrap and leave to...: Cover tiramisu with plastic wrap and leave to set overnight. Flavor is best 2 days after.
9. 9When ready to serve, sprinkle cocoa powder over...: When ready to serve, sprinkle cocoa powder over the top and finish with chocolate shavings.