Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Ingredients:
3-4 tsp instant coffee powder

2 egg yolks
1/3 cup + 1 tsp granulated white sugar
1 cup hot water
250 gms mascarpone cheese, softened
15 -20 lady fingers (Savoiardi)
Unsweetened cocoa powder or shredded chocolate for decorating the top of Tiramisu
1 tbsp dark rum or a dash of marsala (optional), adjust to taste
Method:
Place the egg yolks and sugar in a heat proof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water.
Whisk until combined and the mixture is hot to touch. Whisk for another 5 mins. The whole process will take around 8-10 mins.
Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
In a shallow bowl, mix together hot water and coffee powder. Let it cool slightly. Now add rum or marsala and stir.
Once the egg mixture has cooled gently fold in the mascarpone cheese using a spatula. 
Take the lady fingers one at a time and dip it into the coffee mixture and place it in the dish or glass you are going to use for serving. You can use a rectangular dish or a dessert serving bowl or glass. If you are using a glass or a bowl then break the ladyfingers to a size that would fit the serving bowl and do this before dipping them in coffee. 
Remember that the lady fingers turn soft as they soak the coffee mix so ensure that you don't dip them for long. So just dip and place quickly.
Place the lady fingers in the dish and cover them with a thin layer of mascarpone mixture. Place another layer of lady fingers on top and finish with mascarpone mixture. This way you can make 3 layers.
Place the dish in the refrigerator and let the Tiramisu set for 3-4 hrs.
Top it with cocoa powder or shredded milk chocolate and serve.   

Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Adapted from Ann Reardon's recipe.