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Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes » Tiramisu

Tiramisu

December 9, 2019 by Alida Ryder 7 Comments

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Layers of creamy whipped mascarpone and coffee-soaked lady fingers make this classic Tiramisu an absolutely dreamy dessert your guests will love.

Classic Italian Tiramisu

I have a few desserts that I consider to be in my top 5 all-time favorite desserts and Tiramisu is one of them. When Tiramisu is great, almost nothing can beat it. Rich yet light mascarpone just barely sweetened is perfectly complimented by the bitter, coffee-soaked lady fingers. A dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder finished it off beautifully. Swoon!

How to make tiramisu

  1. The most important tip when making tiramisu is whipping the egg yolks and sugar until the mixture is voluminous. The mixture needs to be almost white and airy. Add cold mascarpone cheese (room temperature mascarpone is likely to split when beaten) and beat until the mixture is thick and smooth.
  2. Combine espresso with Kahlua or more traditionally, Marsala, in a shallow bowl. Dip the lady fingers very quickly into the mixture. Allowing them to soak will result in a very wet Tiramisu. Layer the lady fingers with the mascarpone mixture and finish with a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder.
  3. Place in the fridge and allow to set for at least 4 hours but ideally overnight before serving.

Tiramisu

Freezing and making ahead

  1. Make ahead: Tiramisu is the ideal make-ahead dessert. In fact, it is even better a day or two after made. Keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days before serving.
  2. Freezing: Even though I wouldn’t suggest freezing (the mascarpone mixture could change texture once thawed), I have seen people give directions to freeze tiramisu online. Wrap in a few layers of plastic wrap then freeze. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

Creamy Tiramisu

Creamy dessert recipes

  1. Chocolate cream pie
  2. Classic baked cheesecake
  3. Banana cream pie
  4. Mint-crisp caramel ice cream cake

Tiramisu

Layers of creamy whipped mascarpone and coffee-soaked lady fingers make this classic Tiramisu an absolutely dreamy dessert your guests will love.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: How to make tiramisu, Tiramisu, Tiramisu recipe
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chilling time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Alida Ryder

Ingredients

  • 4 extra-large egg yolks
  • ¾ cup caster sugar
  • 500 g (1lb) cold mascarpone cheese
  • 400 g (14oz) lady finger cookies
  • 1 cup espresso
  • 2 tbsp Kahlua / Marsala (optional)
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Beat the sugar and egg yolks together until white, fluffy and voluminous. The mixture should be smooth (sugar dissolved) when rubbed between your fingers.
  • Add the mascarpone and beat for another 2 minutes until smooth and thick.
  • Combine the espresso and Kahlua / Marsala in a shallow bowl.
  • Dip the finger biscuits into the coffee mixture then layer with the mascarpone mixture in a serving dish of your choice.
  • Dust with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 4 hours but ideally overnight before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 180mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 855IU | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 2mg

 

Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Eggs Recipes Tagged With: Eggs, Finger Biscuits, how to make Tiramisu, Italian cooking, italian recipes, mascarpone, Tiramisu, Tiramisu recipe

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  1. Stephanie

    February 14, 2021 at 6:24 PM

    Yum! Looks delicious I’m making it now! What size dish do you suggest for this?

    Reply
    • Alida Ryder

      February 18, 2021 at 3:44 PM

      Approximately 9×13.

      Reply
  2. Tanya

    December 14, 2019 at 8:49 PM

    This recipe was delicious. So creamy and very much like Tiramisu I had in Italy. Thank you!

    Reply
  3. Mini

    November 12, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    After trying many tiramisu recipes…this is the only one I ever use…! Everybody loves it and it is always a winner…I also throw in a dash of baileys…love your recipes!

    Reply
  4. Robyn

    January 27, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    I’m with you, tiramisu is awesome. It looks great in a glass which makes it so easy!

    Reply
    • Ally_R

      January 28, 2011 at 4:41 PM

      I like seeing layered desserts in glasses. It always looks more impressive. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Adele

    January 27, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    I love tiramisu. Not only does it taste delicious, you can make so many different versions, and it’s the perfect dinner party dessert – everybody loves it and it can be made beforehand. I wish there were more dishes like this!

    Reply

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