Tiramisu Martinis for Two

Allergens

Eggs, Dairy

Ingredients

• 1 cup strong coffee, cooled
• 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 24 ladyfingers
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coffee, mascarpone cheese, and sugar until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
2. In a separate large bowl, beat the egg yolks with an electric mixer until thick and pale. Slowly add in the vanilla extract, followed by the coffee mixture, until fully incorporated.
3. In another large bowl, using clean beaters, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the coffee egg yolk mixture gently but thoroughly.
4. Dip each ladyfinger into the remaining coffee and layer them in the bottom of 6 martini glasses.
5. Top with a generous spoonful of the mascarpone filling, followed by another dipped ladyfinger, and finish with a final spoonful of the mascarpone mixture.
6. Dust each glass generously with cocoa powder, using a fine mesh sieve for precision.

Chef’s Insight

The key to the perfect Tiramisu Martini is the balance of flavors - coffee, mascarpone, and sugar, all working in harmony to create a symphony on your palate.

Notes

This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to accommodate larger gatherings.