Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 500 g Mascarpone cheese
• 300 g Ladyfinger cookies (Savoiardi)
• 1.5 cups Strong espresso coffee, cooled
• 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 tsp Vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp Dark rum or Amaretto(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk the mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture.

3. 3

   Mix the cooled espresso and optional liquor in a shallow dish.

4. 4

   Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (do not soak them through) and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish.

5. 5

   Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.

6. 6

   Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining cream.

7. 7

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the structure to set.

8. 8

   Just before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder.