Affogato O Tiramisù? Recipe
Buontalenti, coffee, cocoa
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Ingredients
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Affogato
Tiramisu
Method
Affogato
- 1
Prepare the Espresso
Brew 2 shots of strong espresso coffee using your preferred method and set aside.
- 2
Serve the Ice Cream
In a serving glass or bowl, place a generous scoop (about 1 cup) of vanilla ice cream.
- 3
Pour the Espresso
Immediately pour the hot espresso over the ice cream.
- 4
Garnish
Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder on top of the affogato before serving.
Tiramisu
- 5
Prepare the Coffee
Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and let it cool to room temperature.
- 6
Mix Egg Yolks and Sugar
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 3 egg yolks and 3/4 cup of granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.
- 7
Add Mascarpone and Vanilla
Gently fold in 1 cup of mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract into the egg mixture until smooth.
- 8
Dip Ladyfingers
Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the cooled espresso coffee, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- 9
Layer the Tiramisu
In a rectangular dish, layer half of the dipped ladyfingers on the bottom. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 10
Add Second Layer
Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- 11
Chill
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 12
Serve
Before serving, dust the top with 2 teaspoons of cocoa powder.
