Authentic Italian Tiramisu

Ingredients

• 6 whole egg yolks
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1.25 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1.5 cup heavy cream
• 2 cup espresso
• 24 whole ladyfingers
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

1. 1

   Whisk egg yolks and sugar over a double boiler until thick and pale, about 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove from heat and beat in mascarpone until smooth.

3. 3

   Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold gently into mascarpone mixture.

4. 4

   Dip ladyfingers briefly in cooled espresso and arrange in a single layer in dish.

5. 5

   Spread half the mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers.

6. 6

   Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and remaining cream.

7. 7

   Refrigerate at least 4 hours. Dust with cocoa before serving.