Easy Tiramisu

Easy Tiramisu is a delicious Italian dessert that combines coffee-soaked sponge fingers, creamy mascarpone and a delicate dusting of cocoa powder. Perfect for newcomers to entertaining, it can be prepared ahead of time, leaving you free to enjoy the company of your guests. Serve it after a special dinner or a relaxed family meal for an elegant yet simple finishing touch.

Prep Time 20

Total Time 20

Servings Slices

Ingredients

2 cups coffee
4-5 tbsp rum
5 large eggs seperate yolks from whites
500 g mascarpone
3 packs sponge fingers
8 tbsp sugar
5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

Make the coffee and pour into a wide glass bowl and allow to go cold.
2 cups coffee
When cold, add the rum and stir well.
4-5 tbsp rum
Whilst waiting for the coffee to cool, add the eggs yolks with the sugar and beat until thickened.
5 large eggs, 8 tbsp sugar
Then in a separate bowl, whisk the eggs (whites only) until you have stiff peaks.
5 large eggs
Gently add the whisked egg whites into the egg yolk mixture until fully combined. Use a soft spatula.
Now for the messy part my grandchildren love.
dunk the sponge finger into the coffee and build a layer in the bottom of a rectangular dish.
3 packs sponge fingers
Use half of the mascarpone cream on the top of the layer and then sprinkle with the cocoa powder.
500 g mascarpone, 5 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Repeat the layers process again exactly
When complete, cover with film and place in the fridge to chill for a few hours.
Serve when ready.

Equipment

Nutrition