Classic Italian Cheese Tiramisu
Ingredients
- 1 vanilla pound cake, sliced
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 3 tablespoons instant coffee
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- cocoa powder
Preparation
In a medium-sized pot, place the flour, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla, and milk. Using a hand whisk, stir the ingredients until well combined and the sugar dissolves.
Place the pot on medium heat and continue stirring until it boils and thickens. Remove from heat. Add the cheese and stir quickly until you get a smooth and cohesive cream.
In a wide bowl, place the water, coffee, and sugar. Using a fork, stir until the sugar dissolves.
Prepare a transparent serving dish with high edges.
Take a piece of cake, dip it in the coffee syrup, then place it in the dish. Repeat dipping half of the cake slices and place them in the dish to cover the bottom. Spread half of the cream. Dip the remaining cake slices and place them on the cream to cover completely. Spread the remaining cream to cover the cake. Cover the dish with plastic wrap.
Place the dish in the refrigerator overnight to let the flavors meld.
Sprinkle cocoa powder over the tiramisu and serve it cold.
