Whimsical Cereal Milk Tiramisu with Crunchy Cocoa Layers

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 cup cocoa powder
• 1 cups sugar
• 4 large eggs, separated
• 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
• 1 cup milk, cereal-infused
• 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups crunchy cocoa cereal, crushed

• 2 cups cornflakes
• 2 cups whole milk

Method

1. 01
   Prepare the cereal milk by soaking cornflakes in whole milk for 20 minutes. Strain and reserve the milk.
2. 02
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 03
   In a bowl, whisk together sifted flour and cocoa powder. Set aside.
4. 04
   In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and 1 cup of sugar until pale and thick. Fold in the flour mixture.
5. 05
   In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating until stiff peaks form.
6. 06
   Gently fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
7. 07
   For the mascarpone layer, beat softened mascarpone with cereal-infused milk, heavy cream, vanilla, and espresso powder until smooth and fluffy.
8. 08
   To assemble, layer pieces of the baked cocoa sheet, mascarpone mixture, and crushed cocoa cereal in a trifle dish. Repeat layers.
9. 09
   Chill the tiramisu for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.