Classic Italian Tiramisu

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup (25g) cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
• 1 cup (240ml) brewed espresso (americano or coffee works)
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) vanilla extract
• 5 cold egg yolks
• 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon (1.5g) salt
• 16 ounces (450g) mascarpone cheese, chilled
• 1.75 cups (420ml) heavy cream, chilled
• 28 ladyfinger cookies

Instructions:

1. Mix Cocoa and Espresso: In a bowl, combine cocoa powder, espresso, and vanilla. Set aside.

2. Make the Cream Mixture: Using a mixer, beat the egg yolks and sugar until they are thick and pale (about 5 minutes). Add the salt and mascarpone cheese, mixing until smooth. Then, add the chilled cream and whip until the mixture is light and can form soft peaks.

3. Assemble the Dessert: Dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture and arrange them in a 7x11-inch dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Dust with cocoa powder. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture. Finish with a dusting of cocoa powder on top.

4. Chill and Serve: Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.