Easy Tiramisu
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Background
Tiramisù is a layered coffee dessert from northeastern Italy that became widely known in the late twentieth century. Its name roughly means “pick me up,” fitting its espresso and cocoa.
Ingredients
- 250 ml strong espresso, cooled
- 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur, optional
- 250 g mascarpone
- 300 ml heavy cream
- 70 g sugar
- 24 ladyfingers
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
How to cook
- Whip mascarpone, cream, and sugar to soft, stable peaks. Mix espresso with optional liqueur.
- Dip ladyfingers very briefly in coffee and arrange half in a dish. Spread with half the cream; repeat.
- Cover and chill for at least 6 hours. Dust with cocoa before serving.