Tiramisu For One Food

CLASSIC TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Combine egg yolks and sugar in the top of a double boiler, over boiling water. Reduce heat to low, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and whip yolks until thick and lemon colored.
• Add mascarpone to whipped yolks. Beat until combined. In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold into yolk mixture and set aside.
• Split the lady fingers in half, and line the bottom and sides of a large glass bowl. Brush with coffee liqueur. Spoon half of the cream filling over the lady fingers. Repeat ladyfingers, coffee liqueur and filling layers. Garnish with cocoa and chocolate curls. Refrigerate several hours or overnight.
• To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler and run it down the edge of the chocolate bar.

TIRAMISU II

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well blended. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Cover tightly and chill in refrigerator 1 hour.
• In a medium bowl, beat cream with vanilla until stiff peaks form.
• Whisk mascarpone into yolk mixture until smooth.
• In a small bowl, combine coffee and rum. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with coffee mixture.
• Arrange half of soaked ladyfingers in bottom of a 7x11 inch dish. Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, then half of whipped cream over that. Repeat layers and sprinkle with cocoa. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, until set.

BEST EVER TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Put the double cream, mascarpone, marsala and golden caster sugar in a large bowl.
• Whisk until the cream and mascarpone have completely combined and have the consistency of thickly whipped cream.
• Pour the coffee into a shallow dish. Dip in a few of the sponge fingers at a time, turning for a few seconds until they are nicely soaked, but not soggy. Layer these in a dish until you've used half the sponge fingers, then spread over half of the creamy mixture.
• Using the coarse side of the grater, grate over most of the dark chocolate. Then repeat the layers (you should use up all the coffee), finishing with the creamy layer.
• Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Will keep in the fridge for up to two days.
• To serve, dust with the cocoa powder and grate over the remainder of the chocolate.

TRADITIONAL ITALIAN TIRAMISU

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine the mascarpone cheese, Frangelico liquor and sugar.
• In a separate bowl whip the whipping cream till soft peaks form.
• Gently fold mascarpone mixture into the whip cream.
• In an 8x8-inch glass serving dish layer 1/2 the ladyfingers tightly on the bottom.
• Drizzle 1/2 the espresso over the ladyfingers, trying to saturate them evenly.
• Spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture on top of the ladyfingers.
• Sprinkle 1/2 of the shaved chocolate over the top.
• Layer remaining ladyfingers on top of the shaved chocolate. Again, you are looking to get a nice tight layer.
• Drizzle the remaining espresso over the ladyfingers.
• Spread the rest of the mascarpone mixture on top of the ladyfingers. You can either spread it nice and smooth with a spatula OR spread the mixture and create soft peaks for texture and appearance.
• Sprinkle the remaining shaved chocolate on top.
• Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for best results (at least 8 hours).
• Enjoy!

TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Put the egg yolks and sugar in a large bowl.
• Beat with electric mixers until the mixture goes pale and thick.
• Add mascarpone and beat until combined.
• It does not matter if it is marbled slightly.
• Whip the cream until stiff peaks hold, and fold gently into the egg mixture.
• I use a spatula, but you could use a metal spoon.
• Do not beat!
• Beat the egg whites to soft peaks in a perfectly clean metal bowl.
• If there is any grease, they won't whip properly.
• Make sure you rinse and dry your beaters well.
• Fold the whites into the cream.
• It is very important to retain as much air as possible.
• For serving you can use a big dish or individual glasses.
• If using a big dish: Put the coffee and liquer in a bowl.
• Dip biscuits in coffee one at a time.
• Drain well.
• Layer in your dish, covering the whole bottom.
• Place half of the mascarpone mix on top and spread out.
• Repeat with remaining biscuits and mascarpone, finishing with a creamy layer.
• Smooth surface.
• Dust with cocoa.
• Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, but it works quite well if you leave for up to 24 hours.
• If using glasses: Break the biscuits up into pieces that will fit your glasses and do the same soaking and layering as before.

TIRAMISU FOR ONE

Steps:

• Mix one tablespoon of the coffee with the Masala.
• Whisk the Mascarpone cheese or yoghurt with the remaining coffee until smooth.
• Beat the cream with the vanilla until soft peaks form.
• Take a small, shallow dish, such as a champagne bowl or soufflé ramekin and spread a layer of cream over the bottom.
• Place a layer of the cookies over the top of the cream and pour half the coffee and Masala mixture over them.
• Spread the Mascarpone/yoghurt mixture onto the cookies.
• Place another layer of cookies into the dish and spoon the remaining coffee mixture over them.
• Top the cookies with the cream and sprinkle with cocoa powder or grated chocolate.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

TIRAMISU

Steps:

• In a large bowl, using an electric mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Add mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of espresso and mix until thoroughly combined.
• In a small shallow dish, add remaining espresso and rum. Dip each ladyfinger into espresso for only 5 seconds. Letting the ladyfingers soak too long will cause them to fall apart. Place the soaked ladyfinger on the bottom of a 13 by 9 inch baking dish, breaking them in half if necessary in order to fit the bottom.
• Spread evenly 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Arrange another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with remaining mascarpone mixture.
• Cover tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 8 hours.
• Before serving, sprinkle with chocolate shavings.