Tiramisu

Ingredients

• espresso (3 double shots) 180 ml
• Kahlua 2 tbsp
• sugar (for the espresso) 4 tbsp
• Grand Marnier 2 tbsp
• egg yolks 2 whole
• sugar (for the yolks) 25 g
• mascarpone 8 oz
• heavy cream 160 ml
• sugar (for the cream) 1.5 tbsp
• vanilla 0.25 tsp
• lady fingers 100 g
• cocoa (to dust) 2 tbsp

Instructions

1. 1

   Stir the 4 Tbsp sugar into the warm espresso until dissolved, then stir in the Kahlua. Set aside 1 Tablespoon and combine it with the Grand Marnier.

2. 2

   Whip the egg yolks with the 25g sugar until pale yellow.

3. 3

   Lightly whip the mascarpone on its own (it splits easily).

4. 4

   Whip the heavy cream with the 1.5 Tbsp sugar and vanilla to medium-stiff peaks.

5. 5

   Fold the cream into the mascarpone and egg yolks, then fold in the Grand Marnier mixture.

6. 6

   Dip the lady fingers in the sweetened espresso and layer with the cream in a 7-cup dish.

7. 7

   Dust with cocoa and chill several hours or overnight.