Tiramisu without cream
Description
The preparation itself will take you no more than 1.5–2 hours, but it's better to let the dessert steep longer (ideally about 12 hours); this way the flavor will be more refined, and the tiramisu will be evenly soaked and incredibly tender.
Instructions
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Step 1
Take eggs, separate the yolks from the whites. Place the whites into a deep, large bowl and chill, then beat using a mixer until stiff peaks form. Now you can put them back into the refrigerator and proceed to the next step.
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Step 2
Add sugar to the egg yolks and beat until the sugar is completely dissolved. The sugar-yolk mixture should noticeably lighten in color and become thicker.
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Step 3
Now gradually add the mascarpone to the whipped mixture of yolks and sugar, continuing to beat the cream at low speed until a smooth, homogeneous consistency is achieved.
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Step 4
Next, carefully incorporate the egg whites. This can be done using a mixer at low speed, but the best option is to mix by hand using a spatula.
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Step 5
Brew the coffee (if you have finely ground natural coffee, you can simply pour boiling water over it). Let it cool to room temperature and mix with brandy. Now prepare the dish in which you will assemble the tiramisu. You can use one large container or individual ramekins, short wide glasses, or martini glasses. This way you'll get neat and attractive portions that can be quickly served without extra fuss or additional preparation. Next, quickly dip the cookies into the coffee-brandy mixture and place them at the bottom of the container, forming the first layer.
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Step 6
Next, alternate layers of cream and cookies with soaking liquid. Depending on the size of the dish in which you are making the tiramisu, you will have a different number of layers.
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Step 7
For the final layer, use the cream, cover the tiramisu molds with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 8–10 hours to allow it to infuse evenly and set.
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Step 8
Generously sprinkle the finished dessert with cocoa powder or finely grated chocolate, and decorate to your taste.