Tiramisu – A delightful treat for any occasion

Ingredients

• 3 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 4 tbs mascarpone cheese
• 24 lady fingers
• 2 tbs coco powder plus extra for dusting
• 1 cup strong espresso (cooled down to room temperature)
• 1/2 cup bitter-sweet chocolate shavings (for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Beat the egg yolks and sugar in an electric mixer or whisker until they are thick and pale. This should take about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add mascarpone cheese and continue beating until smooth.

3. 3

   Add 1 tbs of coco powder and mix until its thoroughly combined.

4. 4

   Dip each ladyfinger into espresso for about a second and place on the bottom of the serving bowl (I placed 3 in each).

5. 5

   Next, pour the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

6. 6

   Now, arrange another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with remaining mascarpone mixture.

7. 7

   Cover the bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (I keep it overnight).

8. 8

   While serving, sprinkle some more coco powder with chocolate shavings.