tiramisu

I was inspired to make this delicious dessert because as I am writing this, I am here at my daughter's place in Italy to spend time with her. Every restaurant here serves Tiramisu so I thought of making one so I can share with you the recipe. Tiramisu is a coffee-flavored Italian dessert. It is made from ladyfinger biscuits dipped in strong coffee, layered with whipped cream with mascarpone cheese and dusted with cocoa powder.  A dessert that is super easy to prepare and so delicious! A perfect make-ahead dessert.
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tiramisu recipe

Ingredients: 

• ​1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature  (to substitute, see below)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1  1/2 cups espresso or strong coffee, room temperature
• Ladyfingers biscuits ​
• cocoa powder for dusting (about 1/2 tbsp)

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​Procedure: (Make sure to read  my tips below this page)

• Using a large bowl, beat whipping cream, sugar and vanilla extract. until soft peaks form. 
• Add the mascarpone cheese. Whip until just combined or until stiff peaks form. Do not over beat.
• Quickly dip ladyfingers in coffee and place in a pan (I used a 25 x 13 cm). I fit about 10 cookies. 
• Spread half of the cream mixture on top of the first layer of ladyfingers.
• Repeat process with the 2nd layer.
• Dust the top of dessert with cocoa powder.
• Refrigerate for about 2-5 hours.
• Serve and enjoy.  

Tips:

• ​Do not over beat the whipping cream after adding the mascarpone cheese. Beat until just combine or until the mixture forms a stiff peak. If you over beat, the mixture will be runny and will be wasted.
• ​When dipping ladyfingers into the coffee, just dunk it quickly. Do not soak as the biscuits will fall apart.​
• 1 tbsp liquor or brandy can be added  to the coffee if desired. 
• For mascarpone substitute,  blend 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup heavy cream and 2 tablespoons softened unsalted butter . This an option I found online and I have not tried it myself just for your information if mascarpone cheese is not available in your area.
• if you are in the Philippines, Broas is the closest you can substitute for ladyfingers.

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