Authentic Italian Tiramisu
Ingredients
- 300 g ladyfingers (- (savoiardi), about 30 cookies)
- 500 g mascarpone cheese (- 1.1 pound)
- 4 eggs
- 100 g granulated sugar (- ½ cup)
- 300 ml coffee (- espresso, 1 ¼ cup)
- 2 tablespoons Marsala wine
- Nutmeg
- Cardamom
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (- for decoration)
Instructions
Make coffee Prepare the coffee. Then add 2 tablespoons of Marsala wine.
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Set aside and let cool. # Whip the egg whites Separate the egg whites from the yolks. Set aside the yolks and whip the egg whites until stiff.
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Once ready, set aside. # Mix sugar with egg yolks In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with sugar until light and smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. # Add mascarpone Pour the mascarpone cheese into a bowl and work it with a spoon to make it softer. When the yolks are ready add the mascarpone cheese. # Add egg whites Whip the mascarpone cream for 2 to 3 minutes. Now add the stiffly beaten egg whites. Mix with a wooden spoon, from bottom up.
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Mix slowly until smooth and creamy # Dip ladyfingers Dip the ladyfingers quickly (1 or 2 seconds) into the coffee.
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Then arrange the ladyfingers in the casserole of your liking. # Make the first layer Arrange them so that they cover the bottom of the casserole. Then spread the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. # Make the second layer Add another layer of ladyfingers and then top with more mascarpone cream. If you are making the last layer, spread the mascarpone cream generously. # Let cool Sprinkle with cocoa powder.
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Allow to rest 3 hours in the refrigerator before serving. Even better if you prepare the tiramisu the day before, letting it rest overnight.
Notes
How to Store Tiramisu
Store tiramisu covered in the refrigerator at all times. Because it contains eggs and mascarpone cheese, it should never be left at room temperature for long periods.
Tiramisu will keep well in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days. For best texture and flavor, serve it chilled.
If possible, prepare tiramisu the day before serving. Resting overnight allows the flavors to blend and the texture to set properly.
Ingredient Substitutions and Variations
Authentic Italian tiramisu follows a simple and traditional method. However, a few adjustments can be made depending on preference or availability of ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving size 100 g
Calories 504 kcal
Fat 34 g
Saturated fat 19 g
Unsaturated fat 3 g
Trans fat 0.01 g
Cholesterol 227 mg
Sodium 122 mg
Carbohydrates 37 g
Fibre 0.4 g
Sugar 13 g
Protein 11 g
Imported from Mela.
