Tiramisu

In my opinion, this dessert is fuss-free which requires no baking and it's simple to whip up with short notice. I've always been partial to Tiramisu until I tried the one made by my aunt. I was hooked ever since.

Recipe adapted from Almost Bourdain.

Ingredients: (Makes 8)

• 2 tsp of strong instant coffee powder
• 2/3 cup of water
• 1/3 cup of Kahlua (can be substituted with Frangelico, Marsala or Baileys)
• 75g brown sugar + 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 250g Mascarpone cheese
• 300mL thickened cream
• 250g packet sponge fingers
• Cocoa powder, for dusting
  

Method:

1. Mix 2 tbsp of sugar with coffee powder, water and Kahlua until everything dissolves.
2. Combine eggs and remaining sugar in electric mixer and whisk until thick and light. The mixture should be thick enough to leave a trail on the surface.
3. Put the Mascarpone cheese into a large bowl. Stir in a little of the egg mixture. Fold in the remaining egg mixture. Fold in the thickened cream.
4. Cut the sponge fingers to fit the size of the base of the wine glass.
5. Line the bottom of the glass with a layer of sponge fingers. Drizzle the coffee and Kahlua mixture over the sponge fingers.
6. Sprinkle over a thick layer of chocolate, then spoon Mascarpone mixture on top (3-4 tbsp, enough to cover the sponge fingers). Level the surface.
7. Repeat the layers until it reaches the top of glass.
8. Decorate with the remaining chocolate. Cover and chill for 4 hours.

A simple dessert that oozes class. :)