Tiramisu for Two
This tastes delicious chilled overnight. For an extra treat, sprinkle with grated semisweet chocolate before serving.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 2
- ½ pound mascarpone
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rum
- 2 tablespoons powdered (confectioners' or icing) sugar
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons strong hot coffee, divided
- 12 ladyfingers
- 2 teaspoons powdered hot chocolate
Combine the mascarpone, cream, powdered sugar, and 2 teaspoons of the coffee in a metal bowl and place on top of a saucepan half-filled with simmering water. Melt the mixture on low to medium-low heat, stirring frequently and making sure that it doesn't boil.
When the mascarpone has melted and has a texture close to pudding, stir in the hot chocolate.
Dissolve the cornstarch in the rum and stir into the fondue. Whisk in the egg yolks to thicken.
Transfer the fondue mixture to the fondue pot and set on the burner. Keep warm on low heat.
Just before serving, sprinkle with the cinnamon. Brush the ladyfingers with the remainder of the coffee and serve with the fondue for dipping.
Tiramisu — The Perfect Romantic Pick-Me-Up
According to legend, Venetian courtesans used to build up their strength for the next amorous encounter by enjoying a dish of chilled tiramisu dessert.
