A classic tiramisu recipe, but made just for two people! Espresso and liqueur-soaked ladyfingers are layered with creamy whipped mascarpone custard and grated chocolate, and topped with a dusting of cocoa powder. Perfect for Valentine's Day!
Just for two
In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to beat egg whites to stiff peaks. Set aside.
step 1
In a large bowl, beat together egg yolks and sugar together until combined.
step 2
Add mascarpone and beat again to combine.
step 3
Fold egg whites into egg yolk mixture until just combined and no white streaks remain.
step 4
See? No streaks!
step 5
Arrange one ladyfinger that’s been sliced into 3 pieces in a single layer in the bottom of trifle dish. Pour 1 tablespoon liqueur over ladyfingers, followed by 1 tablespoon espresso.
step 6
Cover the ladyfingers with ⅓ of the custard mixture.
step 7
Add ½ tablespoon grated chocolate. Then add ½ tablespoon cocoa/espresso powder mixture.
step 8
Repeat this process two more times to form three layers of each mixture.
Step 9
I highly recommend piping on dollops of my mascarpone whipped cream – you’ve already got the mascarpone out, so why not?