Classic Italian Tiramisù From Trattoria al Forno

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Disney

Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
  • 2 (8-ounce) containers mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups espresso or strong coffee, divided
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup amaretto, divided
  • 20 to 25 packaged ladyfingers
  • Cocoa powder, for dusting

Directions

  1. Combine egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed 2 to 3 minutes until light yellow; add mascarpone, 1 tablespoon espresso, and 2 tablespoons amaretto, whisking until very smooth.

  2. Combine egg whites and 1/2 cup sugar in a separate large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into mascarpone mixture.

  3. Combine remaining espresso, amaretto, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a shallow bowl.

  4. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into espresso mixture and create a single layer along the bottom of a 13×9-inch dish.

  5. Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, then create a second layer of soaked ladyfingers. Top with remaining mascarpone mixture. Dust liberally with cocoa powder.

  6. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least for 3 hours and up to 8 hours before serving.

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