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Tiramisu
Servings: 4 People

Tiramisu with Kahlua

The combination of cream cheese, coffee, and alcohol blends into a higher unity, and this simple recipe will be a sure hit with your guests.
Author: Per Asmussen
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Cake, Dessert, Italy
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 20 hours

Ingredients

  • 2 pcs. Egg
  • 50 gram Sugar
  • 0.5 pcs. Vanilla pod
  • 250 gram Mascarpone
  • 200 gram Coffee Very strong, preferably espresso
  • 50 gram Kahlua Can be substituted with Amaretto, Rum, or Whisky
  • 0.5 package Ladyfingers Savoiardi cookies
  • Cocoa powder For dusting over the cake

Instructions

  • Brew a good, strong coffee and let it cool. A good tip is to put the coffee in the freezer, so it cools faster.
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  • Once the coffee is cooled, pour in the Kahlua.
  • Separate the eggs into whites and yolks. Beat the egg yolks together with the sugar and vanilla seeds until you get a fluffy eggnog. You will need to beat hard and long, and the mixture should foam a lot.
  • Then, stir in the mascarpone.
  • In another bowl, beat the egg whites into a fine foam (the bowl should be able to be turned upside down). Gently fold the egg whites into the eggnog with a spatula – be careful not to knock the air out of the mixture.
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  • Find a suitable, long-shaped dish (e.g., a baking dish/bread pan) and dip one end of the cookie in the coffee/alcohol mixture. 
  • Let the cookies cover the entire bottom and add a layer of cream over them.  Repeat the process with another layer of cookies and cream. 
  • Let the tiramisu sit in the fridge overnight. Or make it in the morning to ensure it rests for at least 4-6 hours before serving.
  • When serving, sift the cocoa powder through a small sieve. It's a good idea to hold the sieve 30-40 centimeters above the dish so it spreads in a fine layer.
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  • Cut the cake into appropriate pieces and serve.
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