Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 6 egg yolks (large)
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar (sifted to remove any lumps)
  • 1 1/4 cups Mascarpone cheese
  • 1 3/4 cups whipping cream
  • 1/8 tsp cream of tartar (optional, suggested for helping to stabilize the whipping cream)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 packages ladyfingers (soft sponge cake kind from the bakery section of the grocery store)
  • 3 cups chilled espresso (you might have some extra but it’s better to more than to run out of espresso)
  • 1 1/2 tbsps dark rum ( or coffee liquor )
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 2 tbsps confectioners sugar
  • 1/8 tsp cream of tartar (optional, suggested for helping to stabilize the whipping cream)
  • 3 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
  • semi sweet or dark chocolate shavings

Instruction

  • Brew the espresso ahead of time, at least 1 hour and have completely chilled before assembling the tiramisu. Add in the dark rum and stir to combine when chilled.