Tiramisu Log Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pound mascarpone cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups strong coffee, cooled
• 1/2 cup Kahlúa or coffee liqueur
• 20-25 ladyfingers
• Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions:

1. Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Place the yolks in a bowl with the sugar and beat until creamy and pale yellow.
2. Add the milk and mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
4. In another bowl, blend the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
5. Slowly add the egg yolk mixture to the mascarpone cheese, mixing until smooth.
6. Gently fold in the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
7. In a shallow bowl, mix together the cooled coffee and Kahlúa.
8. Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and immediately place them into a 9×13-inch dish, until the bottom of the dish is completely covered.
9. Add half of the mascarpone mixture on top of the ladyfingers, and smooth out with a spatula.
10. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the rest of the mascarpone mixture.
11. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
12. Sprinkle cocoa powder over the top before serving.

Verdict: This Tiramisu Log is a delicious and decadent dessert that will impress your guests. The mixture of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese filling is a classic combination that is hard to resist. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Serving Suggestions: Serve chilled and enjoy with a cup of coffee or espresso. This dessert goes well with any type of Italian cuisine, or as a sweet treat after a dinner party.