easy vday tiramisu recipe 💘✨
Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts to make for Valentine’s Day! It’s definitely a labor of love and with layers of espresso soaked ladyfingers and a delicate mixture of cream and mascarpone. This is by no means a “classic” tiramisu, but being from NYC and the strong Italian history that is present there, this version is quite common. It’s absolutely delicious so make sure to give this one a try!
Cream:
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/3 cup white granulated sugar, divided
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz mascarpone
- 1 3/4 cups good espresso
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 package of ladyfingers (24 approximately)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Directions:
1. Start by preparing some good espresso, I used my moka pot (LINK IN MY BIO). Set aside to cool.
2. Next is the cream. In a large bowl, whip the egg yolks with half the sugar until a pale yellow color forms and it has tripled in size. Slight ribbons should fall when lifted from the bowl.
3. In another bowl, whip the rest of the sugar with heavy cream until soft peaks are created.
4. Add the mascarpone and beat until slight medium peaks are formed. The mixture should be soft and spreadable. Gently fold in this mixture with the egg yolk mixture until fully combined.
5. Add vanilla extract to the espresso, mix and set aside.
6. Sift some cocoa powder onto the bottom of a 8x8 baking dish. Working quickly, dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture and place on the bottom of the baking dish. Create an even layer.
7. Spread half of the cream mixture over the ladyfinger layer equally. Dust more cocoa powder over it. Repeat this process with the remaining ladyfingers and cream mixture.
8. Finish by dusting cocoa powder over the top layer. Cover and refrigerate overnight or longer! I find the best time is 48 hours for maximum flavor.
9. Serve with shaved chocolate (optional). Enjoy!
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This looks ssoooo good 😍