Ingredients for Tiramisu Cook's Illustrated
- Strong Black Coffee
- Instant Espresso Powder
- Dark Rum
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Table Salt
- Mascarpone Cheese
- Heavy Cream
- Ladyfingers
- Cocoa
- Semisweet Chocolate
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How to Make Tiramisu Cook's Illustrated
- In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the cooled coffee, espresso powder, and 5 tablespoons of rum. Stir until the espresso powder is fully dissolved. Set aside.
- In a clean bowl, using a whisk, hand mixer, or stand mixer, beat the egg yolks on low speed until smooth.
- Add the sugar and salt. Beat at medium speed until the mixture is pale yellow and thick, about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of rum and beat until combined, about 20-30 seconds.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and beat on medium speed until no lumps remain, about 45-60 seconds. Transfer to a large bowl.
- In the same bowl (cleaned if using a stand mixer), beat the cold heavy cream on medium speed until frothy, about 1 minute.
- Increase the speed to high and beat until stiff peaks form, about 1-2 minutes more.
- Gently fold one-third of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture to lighten it. Then, gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until just combined.
- Dip each ladyfinger quickly into the coffee mixture, turning to coat both sides. Immediately transfer the soaked ladyfinger to a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
- Repeat until you have a single layer of ladyfingers in the pan, breaking or trimming cookies as needed to fit.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the layer of ladyfingers.
- Sift 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder over the cream layer.
- Repeat steps 9-12 to create a second layer of ladyfingers and cream, ending with a layer of cream.
- Sift the remaining cocoa powder over the top layer of cream.
- Gently wipe the edges of the pan with a dry paper towel. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight (up to 24 hours), before serving.
- Before serving, sprinkle with grated bittersweet chocolate, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
93g
Fat
31g
Carbs
13g
