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BBC Tiramisu

Source of Recipe

BBC


List of Ingredients

3 egg yolks
3oz sugar
7 fl oz Kahulua or coffee liqueur
2-9oz tubs mascarpone cheese
7 fl oz strong coffee or espresso, cold
14 sponge finger biscuits (lady fingers)
1oz plain chocolate, finely grated
cocoa powder



Recipe

1. Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and thick. Add the mascarpone and whisk slowly until the mixture is pale and smooth. Add 1 Tbsp of the coffee liqueur and whisk gently.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the coffee and remaining coffee liqueur.
3. Dip half of the biscuits into the coffee mixture place in the bottom of 4 glass coffee cups or small bowls. (Alternatively, place in a single glass bowl to make one large Tiramisu.)
4. Spoon over half the mascarpone mix and sprinkle with half the chocolate. Repeat with another layer of biscuits, mascarpone and chocolate. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Serves 6