Classic Tiramisu
ItalianVegetarianIntermediate30 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
8
- 4 tbsp espresso coffee
- 1 tbsp Grappa
- 3 eggs, separated
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 24 Savoiardi (ladyfinger biscuits)
- 1 oz sweet chocolate, grated
Instructions
- 1
Combine espresso and Grappa in a small bowl; set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside.
- 3
In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until thick and lemon-colored. Add mascarpone and blend until smooth. Gently fold in the beaten egg whites.
- 4
Arrange half the ladyfingers in a single layer in the bottom of a 10-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with half the coffee mixture.
- 5
Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the biscuits. Repeat with the remaining biscuits, coffee mixture and mascarpone layer.
- 6
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with grated sweet chocolate.