Tiramisu

By zboni

Ingredients

• Espresso Syrup:
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup strong brewed expresso coffee
• 1/4 cup Italian or domestic brandy, optional
• Mascarpone Filling:
• 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 lb. mascarpone cheese, softened to room temp.
• 1 cup chocolate bits
• 1/2 lb. savoiardi (imported Italian Ladyfingers)
• Topping:
• Cocoa powder for dusting the surface

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

Syrup:
Combine water and sugar in small saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat, cook and add coffee and optional brandy.

Filling:
Whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Fold cream into softened mascarpone.

To assemble, place a layer of the ladyfingers in the bottom of a shallow 2-quart baking dish or gratin dish. Sprinkle with half the syrup. Spread with half the filling. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers, syrup and filling, spreading the top smooth, using a metal spatula.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving. Immediately before serving, place cocoa in a fine strainer and shake a light coating on surface.