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. 1

    Combine espresso and Grappa in a small bowl; set aside.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; set aside.

  3. 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. 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. 5

    Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the biscuits. Repeat with the remaining biscuits, coffee mixture and mascarpone layer.

  6. 6

    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with grated sweet chocolate.