Breakfast Tiramisł Recipe

 

Have ready 2 - 6 ounce ramekins, custard cups, or dessert bowls.

In a small bowl, whisk the ricotta with the sugar and vanilla extract. Taste and add more sugar and/or vanilla, if needed.

Place the espresso (or coffee) in a large shallow bowl (add sugar if you like).

There are two ways you can make your Breakfast Tiramisł: One is to spoon about 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture into each bowl. Sprinkle with a little chocolate and a few berries. Dip the ladyfingers in the coffee and lay 2 ladyfingers in each bowl. Repeat the layers: cheese, chocolate, berries, ladyfingers.

The other way is how I have done it in the picture. Dip the ladyfingers in the coffee and place 4 of them upright in each bowl. Then spoon about 2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture into each bowl. Sprinkle with a little chocolate and a few berries. Repeat the layers: cheese, chocolate, and berries.

Cover each bowl with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least four to six hours (preferably overnight) to allow the layers to blend. Serve cold.

Serves 2 people.

Recipe:

3/4 cup (180 ml) ricotta, whole milk or skim

1 tablespoon granulated white sugar

1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

8 crisp ladyfingers (Savoiardi)

1/2 - 3/4 cup (120 - 180 ml) espresso or strong brewed black coffee (at room temperature)

1/4 cup chopped semisweet chocolate

Fresh berries