Fabio Viviani's Tiramisu Della Mia Nonna

'Top Chef' Fan Favorite Fabio Shares His Grandmother's Tiramisu Recipe

skill level

Moderate

time

30-60min

servings

Over 8

cost

Fabio shares a dish that has been handed down in his family. Recipe courtesy Fabio Viviani.

things you'll need.

ingredients

5 lbs. mascarpone cheese12 egg yolks11 oz. sugar1 quart heavy cream4 cups espresso or very strong coffee
cooled3 packages of lady fingersCocoa powder
shaved chocolate
or chocolate chips for garnish (optional)

kitchenware

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step 1

ingredients 1 quart heavy cream
5.5 oz. sugar

instructions In a large bowl, whisk the cream and half of the sugar until soft peaks form. Set aside.
step 2

ingredients 12 egg yolks
5.5 oz. sugar

instructions In another large bowl, whisk egg yolks and the rest of the sugar until light in color.
step 3

ingredients 5 lbs. mascarpone cheese

instructions Spoon in the mascarpone and mix thoroughly, scraping down the sides of the bowl often.
step 4

instructions Finally, fold in the whipped cream and gently mix together until just combined. Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (mixture will thicken while refrigerated).
step 5

ingredients 4 cups espresso or very strong coffee, cooled
3 packages of lady fingers

instructions To assemble, soak lady fingers in a pie-plate of cooled espresso and place on a dessert plate, then layer with mascarpone mixture. Top with more espresso-soaked lady fingers, and mascarpone mixture. Alternate until you have three layers on each plate.
step 6

ingredients Cocoa powder, shaved chocolate, or chocolate chips for garnish (optional)

instructions Top with a sprinkling of cocoa powder, shaved chocolate, or chocolate chips, if desired.
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