About the Recipe
Tiramisu quite literally means, “a pick me up.” Tiramisu is a rich treat blending the bold flavours of cocoa and espresso with savoury mascarpone cheese and wine, layered with sponge fingers.
Ingredients
3 Tsp Instant Coffee granules
3 Tbsp Coffee Liqueur
250g Mascarpone
85g Condensed Milk
1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
4-6 Sponge Fingers
1 Tbsp Cocoa Powder
Preparation
Mix the Coffee Granules with 2 Tbsp boiling water in a large jug and stir to combine.
Add the Coffee Liqueur and 75ml cold water.
Pour into a shallow dish and set aside.
Make the cream layer by beating the Mascarpone, Condensed Milk and Vanilla Extract with an electric whisk until thick and smooth.
Break the sponge fingers into two or three pieces and soak in the coffee mixture for a few seconds
Put a few bits of the sponge in the bottom of two wine or sundae glasses and top with the cream.
Sift over the cocoa and chill for at least 1 hr before serving.