Tiramisù

Serves 8 · 30 min prep

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 lb mascarpone
• 1 cup cream heavy cream or whipped whites (tradition varies)
• 24-30 savoiardi ladyfingers
• 1 1/2 cups strong espresso, cooled
• for dusting unsweetened cocoa
• 2 tbsp dark rum or marsala (optional)

Instructions

1. 1Whisk yolks and sugar until pale; fold in mascarpone. Fold in whipped cream (or follow nonna's white method).
2. 2Dip ladyfingers briefly in espresso (and spirit). Layer with cream.
3. 3Repeat layers; chill at least 4 hours.
4. 4Dust thickly with cocoa before serving.