Tiramisu with Espresso-Soaked Ladyfingers

Ingredients

• 10 pieces Ladyfingers
• 120 ml Espresso (hot)
• 20 g Granulated sugar
• 250 g Mascarpone cheese
• 120 ml Heavy cream
• 2 large Egg yolks
• 10 g Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 pinch Pinch of salt(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Make the espresso and let it cool slightly (still warm is fine).

2. 2

   In a bowl, whisk egg yolks with the sugar until thick and pale.

3. 3

   Whisk mascarpone into the yolk mixture until smooth.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then fold into the mascarpone mixture with a pinch of salt.

5. 5

   Quickly dip ladyfingers into the espresso (about 1–2 seconds per side) and arrange half in the bottom of 2 small serving dishes.

6. 6

   Spoon half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, then repeat with the remaining dipped ladyfingers and remaining cream.

7. 7

   Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours (overnight is best).

8. 8

   Just before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder.