Tiramisu

Ingredients

For 6 portions

• 🍪 24 fingers sponge fingers
• 🧀 250g mascarpone
• 🥛 200ml heavy cream
• 🍳 2 medium egg
• 🍚 75g sugar
• ☕ 250ml coffee
• 🍫 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, not reconstituted

Method

1. Make strong coffee (or espresso) and leave it to cool completely. You can add a splash of coffee liqueur if you like.
2. Separate the eggs. Whisk the yolks with the sugar until pale, thick and increased in volume. Beat in the mascarpone until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks and gently fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
4. Quickly dip each sponge finger into the cooled coffee (1–2 seconds per side – do not soak) and arrange a layer in the base of a dish. Spread over half the mascarpone cream.
5. Repeat with another layer of dipped fingers and the remaining cream. Smooth the top.
6. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is better). Just before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder.