Tiramisu

Ingredients:

• 6 large egg yolks

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)

• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream

• 2 cups strong brewed coffee (cooled)

• 1 package of ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)

• Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)

• Dark chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Cream Mixture:

   • In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until thick and pale.

   • Add the mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture and beat until smooth.

   • In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.

2. Prepare the Coffee Mixture:

   • Pour the cooled coffee into a shallow dish.

3. Assemble the Tiramisu:

   • Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee, making sure they are soaked but not soggy.

   • Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of a dish (such as an 8×8 square pan).

   • Spread half of the mascarpone mixture on top of the ladyfingers.

   • Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.

4. Chill:

   • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to develop.

5. Serve:

   • Just before serving, dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.