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Homemade Tiramisu

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 4 Tablespoons sugar
  • 250 g Mascarpone cheese
  • 250 ml (1 cup) cold, strong black coffee (I use Nescafe instant coffee)
  • 5 Tablespoons Marsala
  • 200 g sponge fingers
  • Grated dark chocolate

Instructions

  • Make a cup of strong, black coffee and set aside.
  • Separate eggs.
  • Beat egg yolks and sugar until mixture becomes thick and creamy.
  • Beat egg whites separately until stiff.
  • Add mascarpone to the egg yolk mixture, one spoonful at a time, stirring into a smooth cream.
  • Fold in the beaten egg whites.
  • Mix coffee and marsala in a separate bowl.
  • Dip sponge fingers into this mixture and arrange in a layer in a serving dish.
  • Pour half the mascarpone mixture over this.
  • Repeat with another layer of coffee/marsala dipped sponge fingers.
  • Top with remaining mascarpone mixture.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours (or more, or overnight).
  • Sprinkle with grated dark chocolate before serving.