Classic Tiramisu

By lindybug

Ingredients

• Espresso Syrup:
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup strong espresso, brewed
• 1/4 cup Italian Brandy
• Mascarpone Filling:
• 1 1/2 cups whipping cream
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 lb mascarpone cheese, at room temp
• 1/2 lb imported or domestic ladyfingers or sliced sponge cake
• Cocoa powder

Details

Servings 8

Preparation

Step 1

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

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

3. To assemble: Place a layer of the ladyfingers or sponge cake slices in the bottom of a shallow 2 qt baking 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.

4. 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.