Tiramisu Recipe

As seen in the 2025 Culinary Calendar

Makes about 8 servings

• 2 large eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 8 ounces mascarpone
• 1/2 cup cold, strongly brewed coffee
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• About 20 ladyfingers or the equivalent of sliced cake
• 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, coarsely grated

IN A MIXING BOWL, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Beat mascarpone into egg yolks until smooth. Fold in egg whites. Combine coffee and brandy in another container.

IN A SERVING DISH, place a layer of ladyfingers on the bottom. Brush with enough of the coffee/brandy mixture to soak the cake. Add half of mascarpone mixture and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Repeat, ending with a layer of mascarpone. Sprinkle top with remainder of the grated chocolate.

COVER and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.