Best Ever Tiramisu

Step 1: Prepare Coffee Mixture [02:12]

• Boil 300 ml water.
• Add coffee and 2 tablespoons of coffee essence.
• Stir until dissolved and pour into a shallow dish to cool.

Step 2: Prepare Cream Mixture [03:00]

• In a bowl, add 400 ml double cream (heavy cream).
• Add 250 g mascarpone cheese in small bits.
• Add 5 tablespoons castor sugar.
• Add 75 ml marsala.
• Whisk the mixture until it reaches soft peaks and a smooth, ridged consistency.

Step 3: Dip Sponge Fingers [05:29]

• Dip 175 g sponge fingers briefly into the cooled coffee mixture.
• Do not soak too long to avoid sogginess.
• Arrange dipped fingers in a shallow dish with the sugar side up.

Step 4: Assemble the First Layer [06:27]

• Place the dipped sponge fingers in the dish.
• Spread half of the cream mixture evenly over the sponge fingers.

Step 5: Assemble the Second Layer [07:50]

• Repeat dipping sponge fingers in coffee and layering over the cream.
• Use a second pack of sponge fingers if needed to fill the dish.
• Spread the remaining cream mixture over the second layer.

Step 6: Refrigerate [10:20]

• Cover the assembled tiramisu with cling film.
• Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to set.

Step 7: Garnish and Serve [10:47]

• Grate 25 g dark chocolate over the top.
• Sprinkle 2 teaspoons cocoa powder evenly on top.
• Serve chilled.

Enjoy your easy and delicious tiramisu dessert!