{"id":200019,"date":"2019-01-30T03:16:53","date_gmt":"2019-01-30T08:16:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=200019"},"modified":"2019-01-30T03:16:53","modified_gmt":"2019-01-30T08:16:53","slug":"a-boozy-coffee-soaked-dessert-awaits-you-with-a-tiramisu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/01\/30\/a-boozy-coffee-soaked-dessert-awaits-you-with-a-tiramisu\/","title":{"rendered":"A boozy, coffee soaked dessert awaits you with a tiramisu"},"content":{"rendered":"
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With its boozy, coffee-soaked ladyfingers and sweet, creamy filling, it’s no wonder tiramisu is Italian for \u201cpick me up.\u201d (File Photo<\/a>: cristian\/Flickr<\/a>, CC BY-NC-ND 2.0<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

With its boozy, coffee-soaked ladyfingers and sweet, creamy filling, it’s no wonder tiramisu is Italian for \u201cpick me up.\u201d<\/p>\n

Instead of making a custard filling, we simply whipped egg yolks, sugar, salt, rum and mascarpone together and lightened it with whipped cream. We briefly moistened the ladyfingers in a mixture of coffee, espresso powder, and more rum.<\/p>\n

We prefer a tiramisu with a pronounced rum flavour; for a less potent rum flavour, reduce the amount of rum in the coffee mixture. Brandy or whiskey can be substituted for the rum.<\/p>\n

Don’t let the mascarpone warm to room temperature before whipping. Dried ladyfingers are also called savoiardi; you will need between 42 and 60, depending on their size and the brand.<\/p>\n

TIRAMISU<\/p>\n

Servings: 10-12<\/p>\n

Start to finish: 1 hour, plus cooling time<\/p>\n

2 1\/2 cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature<\/p>\n

1 1\/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder<\/p>\n

9 tablespoons dark rum<\/p>\n

6 large egg yolks<\/p>\n

2\/3 cup (4 2\/3 ounces) sugar<\/p>\n

1\/4 teaspoon salt<\/p>\n

1 1\/2 pounds (3 cups) mascarpone cheese, chilled<\/p>\n

3\/4 cup heavy cream, chilled<\/p>\n

14 ounces dried ladyfingers<\/p>\n

3 1\/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder<\/p>\n

1\/4 cup grated semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (optional)<\/p>\n

Combine coffee, espresso powder, and 5 tablespoons rum in wide bowl or baking dish until espresso dissolves.<\/p>\n

Using stand mixer fitted with whisk attachment, mix egg yolks at low speed until just combined. Add sugar and salt and mix at medium-high speed until pale yellow, 1 1\/2 to 2 minutes, scraping down sides of bowl as needed. Reduce speed to medium, add remaining 1\/4 cup rum, and mix at medium speed until just combined, 20 to 30 seconds; scrape bowl. Add mascarpone and mix until no lumps remain, 30 to 45 seconds, scraping down bowl as needed. Transfer mixture to large bowl.<\/p>\n

In now-empty mixer bowl (no need to clean mixer bowl), whip cream on medium-low speed until foamy, about 1 minute. Increase speed to high and whip until stiff peaks form, 1 to 3 minutes. Using rubber spatula, fold 1\/3 whipped cream into mascarpone mixture to lighten, then gently fold in remaining whipped cream until no white streaks remain.<\/p>\n

Working with one ladyfinger at a time, drop half of ladyfingers into coffee mixture, roll, remove, and transfer to 13 by 9-inch baking dish. (Do not submerge ladyfingers in coffee mixture; entire process should take no longer than 2 to 3 seconds for each cookie.) Arrange soaked cookies in single layer in baking dish, breaking or trimming ladyfingers as needed to fit neatly into dish.<\/p>\n

Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, spreading it to sides and into corners of dish, and smooth top. Place 2 tablespoons cocoa in fine-mesh strainer and dust cocoa over mascarpone. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone, and 1 1\/2 tablespoons cocoa to make second layer. Clean edges of dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until set, at least 6 hours or up to 24 hours. Before serving, sprinkle with grated chocolate, if using.<\/p>\n

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Nutrition information per serving: 641 calories; 420 calories from fat; 47 g fat ( 24 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 308 mg cholesterol; 166 mg sodium; 41 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 15 g sugar; 12 g protein.<\/p>\n

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For more recipes, cooking tips and ingredient and product reviews, visit https:\/\/www.americastestkitchen.com<\/a>. Find more recipes like Tiramisu in \u201cTasting Italy .\u201d<\/p>\n

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