This rich and creamy dessert makes for the perfect end to a long day.

Start to finish:

1 hour active time

24 hours prep and refrigeration

Servings: 12-15

Ingredients:

6 egg yolks

3/4 cup sugar

2/3 cup milk

1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 pound mascarpone cheese

1/2 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee

2 tablespoons rum

2 (3 ounce) packages of soft lady finger cookies

1 tablespoon of cocoa powder

Directions:

1.  In a medium sauce pan, mix together egg yolks and sugar until smooth in consistency.  Add milk then bring mixture to a boil over medium heat while stirring.

2. Once the mixture comes to a boil, continue cooking for one minute then remove from heat. Tightly cover the pan with foil and refrigerate for one hour.

3. In a medium bowl, whip together the cream and vanilla until it stiffens and holds its shape.

4. In a small bowl, mix together the espresso and rum.

5. Remove the lady fingers from their packaging and split them in half horizontally. Once split, take the espresso and rum mixture and drizzle it over the ladyfingers.

6. Line the bottom of a 7 inch by 11 inch pan with half the ladyfingers then cover them with half the egg mixture. Add a layer of half the whipped cream on top of the egg mixture.

7. Repeat step 6 to make the top layer of the tiramisu.

8. Sprinkle cocoa powder over the top with and cover tightly with foil.

9. Place the pan in the refrigerator for 24 hours then serve.