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About Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that beautifully blends the richness of mascarpone cheese with the bold flavors of espresso and coffee liqueur. Our version adds a unique twist with the inclusion of sliced bananas on top, providing a fresh and fruity contrast to the creamy layers. Perfect for entertaining or a special treat, this tiramisu requires minimal prep time and a few hours in the fridge, making it an easy yet impressive dessert to serve.
Ingredients
6 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 (11-ounce) package wafer cookies
1/2 cup cold espresso (or strongly brewed coffee)
1/4 cup coffee flavored liquor (optional)
1 banana, sliced
Preparation
01Heat a double boiler over medium-high heat. Combine egg yolks and sugar. Reduce heat to low and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and whip yolks until thick and lemon colored with an electric mixer. Add mascarpone to whipped yolks, beat until combined.
02In a separate bowl, whip heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream in the mascarpone sabayon mixture and set aside.
03Mix the cold espresso with the coffee liquor and dip the lady fingers into the mixture just long enough to get them wet, do not soak them!
04In a shot glass, layer the mascarpone cream filling with lady fingers. Refrigerate up to 4 hours.
05Top with banana slices before serving.
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