Tiramisu

Italian Vegetarian addedMarch 2019

• 6 egg yolks
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 3 cups mascarpone cheese
• 1½ cups strong espresso, cooled
• 2 tablespoons dark rum or Kahlua
• 24 – 36 ladyfingers (depending on size)
• 1½ cups bittersweet chocolate shavings, for garnish

1. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Add mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of espresso and mix until thoroughly combined.
2. In a small shallow dish, add remaining espresso and rum. Dip each ladyfinger into espresso for only 5 seconds. Letting the ladyfingers soak too long will cause them to fall apart. Place the soaked ladyfinger on the bottom of a 7 by 11 inch baking dish, breaking them in half if necessary, in order to fit the bottom.
3. Spread evenly ½ of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Arrange another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with remaining mascarpone mixture.
4. Cover tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 8 hours.
5. Before serving, sprinkle with chocolate shavings.