Lavish Tiramisu Affogato

Allergens

Eggs, Dairy

Ingredients

• 1 cup heavy cream 8 large egg yolks 3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided 2 cups whole milk 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped 1 9
• inch ladyfingers package 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, room temperature 3 oz. mascarpone cheese, softened 2 shots of freshly brewed espresso

Instructions

1. Prepare the custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar until pale yellow. Set aside.
2. In a saucepan, combine milk and remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Heat over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
3. Gradually pour about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Return the custard mixture to the saucepan.
4. Stir in cornstarch, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
5. Pour the custard into a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap, pressing directly onto the surface to prevent skin formation. Refrigerate until cold.
6. Prepare the chocolate layer: In a double boiler or microwave, melt chopped chocolate and 1/4 cup of the chilled custard until smooth and glossy. Set aside to cool slightly.
7. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise without breaking them completely. Arrange in the bottom of two serving glasses or martini glasses.
8. Soak each layer of ladyfingers with room temperature espresso, then arrange a second layer on top.
9. Dollop mascarpone cheese over soaked ladyfingers and spread gently to cover evenly. Repeat for the second serving.
10. Spoon chilled custard into piping bag and pipe small mounds of custard atop the mascarpone layer in each glass.
11. Drizzle melted chocolate over the custard, then pour a shot of freshly brewed espresso over each dessert to finish.

Chef’s Insight

The perfect balance of sweetness, richness, and espresso intensity will transport you to a café in Rome.

Notes

Serve this dessert immediately after assembling for the best texture and taste experience.