Tiramisu

Ingredients and Weight:

• Ladyfingers: 1 package (300g)
• Mascarpone cheese: 2 cups (500g)
• Heavy cream: 1 cup (250ml)
• Espresso coffee: 1/2 cup (125ml)
• Cocoa powder: 1/4 cup (25g)
• Sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Preparation Time:

• 8 hours (chilling time)

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Make the coffee: Brew 1/2 cup of espresso coffee and let it cool slightly.
2. Dip ladyfingers: Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with ladyfingers. Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the espresso coffee and arrange it in a single layer in the dish.
3. Make the mascarpone cream: In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
4. Layer the mascarpone cream: Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers in the baking dish.
5. Repeat layers: Repeat steps 2 and 4 to create another layer of ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
6. Chill: Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
7. Dust with cocoa powder: Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 500
• Fat: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 15g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and rich
• Coffee-flavored sponge cake
• Dusting of cocoa powder for a bitter-sweet contrast

User Comments:

• "This was the best tiramisu I've ever had! The mascarpone cream was so smooth and the ladyfingers were perfectly soaked in the coffee."
• "I made this for my dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe."
• "This tiramisu is so easy to make and it turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making it again!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use cold heavy cream for optimal whipping results.
• Allow the coffee to cool slightly before dipping the ladyfingers to prevent them from getting soggy.
• Chill the tiramisu for at least 8 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.