Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 6 large egg yolks
• 0.75 cups white sugar
• 0.67 cups milk
• 1.25 cups heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 pound mascarpone cheese , at room temperature
• 0.25 cups strong brewed coffee , at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons rum
• 2 packages ladyfinger cookies , 3 ounce
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Whisk egg yolks and sugar together in a medium saucepan until well blended.

3. 3

   Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil.

4. 4

   Boil gently for 1 minute, then remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

5. 5

   Cover tightly and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Beat cream and vanilla in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.

7. 7

   Remove egg yolk mixture from the refrigerator; add mascarpone cheese and whisk until smooth.

8. 8

   Combine coffee and rum in a small bowl. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with the coffee mixture. Arrange 1/2 of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 7x11-inch dish.

9. 9

   Spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then spread 1/2 of the whipped cream over top. Repeat layers once more.

10. 10

    Sprinkle cocoa powder over top.

11. 11

    Cover and refrigerate until set, 4 to 6 hours.

12. 12

    Enjoy!