Tiramisu

Tiramisu
You can never have too many Mediterranean recipes, so give Tiramisu a try. This recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 8 servings with 545 calories, 11g of protein, and 33g of fat each. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 8 hours and 15 minutes. Head to the store and pick up egg yolks, sugar, espresso, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

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Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on high speed for about 5 minutes, or until very thick and light yellow. Lower the speed to medium and add 1/4 cup rum, 1/4 cup espresso, and the mascarpone.
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Whisk until smooth.
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Combine the remaining 1/4 cup rum and 1 1/4 cups espresso in a shallow bowl. Dip 1 side of each ladyfinger in the espresso/rum mixture and line the bottom of a 9 by 12 by 2-inch dish.
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Pour half the espresso cream mixture evenly on top. Dip 1 side of the remaining ladyfingers in the espresso/rum mixture and place them in a second layer in the dish.
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Pour the rest of the espresso cream over the top. Smooth the top and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight.
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Before serving, sprinkle the top with shaved chocolate and dust lightly with confectioners' sugar, if desired.
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Notes: To make espresso for this recipe in your electric drip coffee maker, use enough water for 4 cups of coffee plus 1/3 cup of ground espresso.
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You can find savoiardi and mascarpone in an Italian specialty store.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In8 hrs, 15 m.
Servings8
Health Score2
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