Classic Tiramisu

1Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 16 oz mascarpone cheese
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 cups strong espresso, cooled
• 3 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
• 24 ladyfinger cookies
• Cocoa powder

2Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale.

2. 2

   Add mascarpone and mix until smooth.

3. 3

   Whip cream to stiff peaks; fold into mascarpone mixture.

4. 4

   Mix espresso and liqueur.

5. 5

   Dip ladyfingers briefly in coffee; layer in dish.

6. 6

   Spread half the cream mixture; repeat layers.

7. 7

   Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight; dust with cocoa.