Millionaire's Tiramisu
A luxurious twist on the classic Italian dessert, Millionaire's Tiramisu combines creamy mascarpone, rich espresso, and velvety caramel sauce for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
For the Tiramisu
- 1 cup strong espresso, cooled Use high-quality espresso for the best flavor.
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional) Enhances the overall flavor, can be omitted.
- 6 large egg yolks Use pasteurized eggs if concerned about raw eggs.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese Store-bought is fine, ensure freshness.
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 24 pieces ladyfinger cookies
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce Can substitute with chocolate ganache.
- to taste cocoa powder for dusting
- to taste chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- In a shallow dish, combine the cooled espresso and coffee liqueur, if using. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold it into the mascarpone mixture.
Assembly
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- In a serving dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers, half of the mascarpone mixture, and drizzle half of the caramel sauce.
- Repeat layers with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
Notes
To serve, slice into squares or scoop onto plates. Garnish with extra chocolate shavings and a dusting of cocoa powder. Pair with espresso or dessert wine for a delightful end to your meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.