Tiramisu

Ingredients

• • 4 eggs, separated
• • 100g sugar
• • 500g mascarpone
• • 300ml strong coffee, cooled
• • 2 tbsp marsala or coffee liqueur (optional)
• • 200g sponge finger biscuits
• • 2 tbsp cocoa powder, for dusting

Method

1. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and thick.
2. Fold in the mascarpone until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks, then fold gently into the mascarpone mixture.
4. Combine the coffee and marsala in a shallow dish.
5. Briefly dip each sponge finger in the coffee and layer in a dish. Spread over half the mascarpone cream, then repeat with another layer of soaked biscuits and the remaining cream.
6. Dust generously with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.