Tiramisu (Italian Coffee Dessert)

Ingredients

• 1 package (24-30) ladyfingers
• 16 oz mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 1.5 cups strong cooled espresso
• 6 large egg yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the mascarpone cheese to the yolk mixture and beat until smooth and creamy. Do not overmix.

3. 3

   Pour the cooled espresso into a shallow dish. Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee for just 1-2 seconds (do not soak or they will fall apart).

4. 4

   Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9x9 inch baking dish.

5. 5

   Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.

6. 6

   Repeat with a second layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture. Smooth the top.

7. 7

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

8. 8

   Just before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder.