Classic Tiramisu

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well blended. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Cover tightly and chill in refrigerator for 1 hour.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, beat cream with vanilla until stiff peaks form. Whisk mascarpone into yolk mixture until smooth.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, combine coffee and coffee liqueur; set aside. Dip the ladyfingers into the coffee mixture just long enough to get them wet, do not soak them.

4. 4

   Arrange half of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9x9 inch dish. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then half of the whipped cream over that. Repeat layers and sprinkle with cocoa powder. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, until set.

5. 5

   Before serving, sprinkle with more cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired.