Tiramisu

Based on this recipe

  • Prep time: 30 minutes
  • Cook time: 12 hours
  • Yield: Serves 12

Ingredients

  • 3 large egg yolks, cold
  • 120 g unpacked powdered sugar, sifted
  • 500 g full-fat mascarpone, cold
  • 27-36 Italian ladyfingers (hard ones)
  • 120 ml cooled brewed espresso or strong coffee
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp spiced rum

Steps

  • Beat the egg yolks & powdered sugar in a large bowl until creamy
  • Add mascarpone and mix on medium for a minute until smooth
  • Add the rum to the coffee and stir
  • Dip both sides of each ladyfinger in the coffee, 1-2 seconds per side, and arrange on bottom of a 23x18x8cm dish
  • Spread 1/3 of the cream on the ladyfingers, then repeat 2 more layers
  • Wrap in plastic wrap (to protect from odours) then refrigerate for 8-12 hours. It’ll keep in the fridge for up to three days
  • Before serving, dust lightly with cocoa powder