Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 pound (16 oz) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
• 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa)
• 24-30 ladyfinger cookies
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• Chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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   1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well blended. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils. Boil gently for 1 minute, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Cover tightly and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.

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   2. In a medium bowl, beat heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

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   3. Remove the egg yolk mixture from the refrigerator. Add mascarpone cheese and whisk until smooth.

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   4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until just combined.

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   5. In a shallow dish, combine the cooled coffee and coffee liqueur.

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   6. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (don't soak them or they'll fall apart), and arrange a single layer in the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish.

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   7. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

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   8. Repeat with another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.

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   9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

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    10. Just before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.

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    11. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.