How to make an Easy Tiramisu cake at Home

mascarpone cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and calories, while cream cheese is often more affordable.

ladyfingers

🥗Healthier: whole grain ladyfingers

💰Cheaper: sponge cake

Whole grain options provide more fiber, and sponge cake can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites, using only the egg yolks.

Beat the egg yolks until fluffy, then add 1/2 cup of sugar.

Use an electric hand beater to make the egg yolks fluffier.

Prepare a double boiler with boiling water and cook the egg yolks for 5 to 8 minutes to kill salmonella.

Add the mascarpone cheese (at room temperature) to a bowl and mix with the cooked egg yolks.

Whip 1 cup of heavy whipping cream until thick (approximately 8 minutes).

Fold the whipped cream into the egg yolk and mascarpone mixture gently to avoid deflating the whipped cream.

Dip ladyfingers briefly in espresso (about 1 second) and flip them to avoid saturation.

Cut ladyfingers to fit the baking dish if necessary.

Layer the dipped ladyfingers in the baking dish and generously spread the mascarpone mixture over them.

Repeat the layering process with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture, finishing with a layer of mascarpone on top.

Dust the top with cocoa powder and refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours before serving.

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