Hand Mixer/Stand Mixer - An electric mixer used for whipping cream and beating egg yolks or any other ingredients that require mixing or aeration.
Sifter - A kitchen tool used to sift flour, cocoa powder, or any dry ingredient ensuring a smooth texture without lumps in the batter or mixture.
Chef's Knife - An essential knife for precise cutting and preparation of ingredients like ladyfingers (Savoiardi biscuits) which are crushed to layer the tiramisu.
Rubber Spatula - A flexible spatula ideal for folding delicate mixtures, such as combining whipped cream with mascarpone cheese or integrating coffee-soaked ladyfingers into the layers without deflating them.
Kitchen Scale - Useful for precise measurement of ingredients, crucial in baking where ratios affect texture and taste.
Glass Baking Dish/Round Pan (8 or 9 inches) - Used to assemble the tiramisu layers neatly before refrigeration.
Pastry Brush - For brushing alcohol, such as coffee or liqueur, onto ladyfingers if a non-soaked version of tiramisu is desired.
Electric Mixer Bowl Set (Mini/Medium) - If opting for hand whipping, these bowls are useful for holding ingredients like egg whites and sugar that need to be whipped separately.
Digital Kitchen Timer - For timing the precise chilling periods required in making tiramisu layers set properly.
Plastic Wrap/Aluminum Foil - Useful for covering the assemblyd tiramisu to prevent drying out during the refrigeration process before serving.
15 ladyfingers
1 cup good strong coffee, freshly brewed
4 tablespoons sugar
1 pound 2 ounces mascarpone
2 vanilla beans
1/2 cup vin santo or sweet sherry
Zest and juice of 1 orange
3 1/2 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate (70 % cocoa solids)
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