Grandmother's Kitchen

Authentic Italian Tiramisu

This authentic Italian tiramisu recipe is heavenly.

Authentic Italian Tiramisu

Ingredients

  • 1 lb mascarpone cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons Frangelico
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 30 ladyfingers
  • 1 1/2 cups strong coffee, at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup bittersweet chocolate, shaved
  • Tools: 8x8 inch dish

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl combine the cheese, liquor and sugar.
  2. In a new bowl whip the whipping cream with an electric or old fashioned mixer until soft peaks form.
  3. Fold the mascarpone mixture into the whip cream gently.
  4. Layer 1/3 the ladyfingers tightly on the bottom of your dish.
  5. Drizzle 1/3 the coffee over the ladyfingers, trying to saturate them evenly.
  6. Spread 1/3 of the mascarpone mixture on top of the ladyfingers.
  7. Repeat layering two more times.
  8. Sprinkle the shaved chocolate on top.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours.

Original source: food.com