Recipe: Tiramisù
9 February, 2015
Disney World’s newest restaurant, Trattoria al Forno, has been a hit since its debut in December. Fans of the classic Italian dessert – Tiramisù, will love this one as well. With this recipe, you can make the delicious dessert at home.
Tiramisù
6 eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
2 (8-ounce) containers mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups espresso or strong coffee, divided
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup amaretto, divided
20 to 25 packaged ladyfingers
Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Combine egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed 2 to 3 minutes until light yellow; add mascarpone, 1 tablespoon espresso, and 2 tablespoons amaretto, whisking until very smooth.
- Combine egg whites and 1/2 cup sugar in a separate large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into mascarpone mixture.
- Combine remaining espresso, amaretto, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a shallow bowl.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into espresso mixture and create a single layer along the bottom of a 13×9-inch dish.
- Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, then create a second layer of soaked ladyfingers. Top with remaining mascarpone mixture. Dust liberally with cocoa powder.
- Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least for 3 hours and up to 8 hours before serving.
Trattoria al Forno is open from 7:30 am to 11 am for breakfast and 5 pm to 10 pm for dinner. The Disney Dining Plan and Tables in Wonderland are accepted.