Gourmet Magazine Tiramisu |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Delicious tiramisu from the leading foody magazine! Ingredients:
1/3 cup water |
1/2 cup sugar |
2/3 cup espresso, strong brewed |
1/4 cup brandy (optional) |
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream |
1/3 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
1 lb mascarpone cheese, softened to room temperature |
1/2 lb ladyfinger |
cocoa powder |
Directions:
1. For the SYRUP, combine water and sugar in a small saucepan.
2. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar.
3. Remove from heat, cool.
4. Add coffee and optional brandy.
5. For the FILLING, whip cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
6. Fold cream into softened mascarpone.
7. ASSEMBLE a layer of the ladyfingers (or sponge cake slices) in the bottom of a shallow 2-quart baking dish or gratin dish.
8. Sprinkle with half the syrup.
9. Spread with half the filling.
10. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers, syrup and filling, spreading the top smooth, using a metal spatula.
11. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before serving.
12. Immediately before serving place cocoa in a fine strainer and shake a light coating on surface.
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