🧂 Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1½ cups strong brewed espresso
• ¼ cup coffee liqueur
• 1 package (about 7 oz) ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
• unsweetened cocoa powder
• dark chocolate shavings

📖 Instructions

🥚 Make the Egg Mixture
In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar. Place over a pot of simmering water (double boiler-style) and whisk constantly for 6–8 minutes, until the mixture is pale, thick, and slightly fluffy. Remove from heat and let cool.

🧁 Whip the Cream
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.

🧀 Fold in Mascarpone
Gently fold the mascarpone into the cooled egg mixture until smooth. Then fold in the whipped cream in two parts until fully combined and fluffy.

☕ Prepare the Coffee Dip
Mix the cooled espresso with the coffee liqueur (if using, like Kahlúa or Marsala wine) in a shallow dish.

🍪 Assemble the Layers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (1–2 seconds per side) and arrange them in a single layer in a 9x9-inch dish or similar. Do not oversoak.

Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Smooth it out. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream.

❄️ Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is best) to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set.

🍫 Finish and Serve
Right before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.

🍷 Best Wine Pairings for Tiramisu:
1. Vin Santo
A classic Italian dessert wine with honeyed sweetness and nutty, dried fruit flavors that pair beautifully with tiramisu’s creamy texture and coffee richness.

2. Marsala (Sweet or Semi-Sweet)
Traditional in tiramisu itself, sweet Marsala offers caramel, nutty, and raisin notes that enhance the dessert’s flavors.

3. Moscato d’Asti
Lightly sparkling, sweet, and aromatic, it refreshes the palate and complements the mascarpone and cocoa.

4. Ruby Port
Rich, fruity, and sweet, with berry and chocolate notes that pair wonderfully with coffee and chocolate flavors.