Tiramisu

INGREDIENTS

•             2 cups strong black coffee

•             1/2 cup marsala (see note)

•             3 eggs, separated

•             1/3 cup caster sugar

•             250g mascarpone

•             300ml thickened cream, lightly whipped

•             1 large packet of sponge finger biscuits (savoiardi)

•             cocoa, for dusting

METHOD

•             Step 1

Pour coffee and marsala into a shallow dish. Set aside.

•             Step 2

Beat egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl with electric beaters until pale and thick. Add the mascarpone and whipped cream, mixing gently until just combined.

•             Step 3

Beat egg whites in a medium bowl with electric beaters until soft peaks form. Using a large metal spoon, gently fold eggwhites into the mascarpone mixture.

•             Step 4

Dip enough biscuits into the coffee mixture to cover the base of a 19cm square ceramic dish. Cover the biscuits with one-third of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat layers 2 times, ending with the cream. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Dust generously with cocoa and serve.

•             Step 5

Variation: Marsala can be replaced with orange juice if preferred.

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