Description
Indulge in the delicious taste of this classic Italian dessert with hints of bold coffee, rich mascarpone, and chocolate chips in every bite.
Ingredients
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- 6 large, very fresh eggs
- 120g caster sugar, plus 2 tablespoons for the coffee
- 500g mascarpone cheese
- 400g Savoiardi biscuits (also called boudoir or sponge fingers)
- 300ml good quality strong coffee
- 120ml Marsala wine
- Chocolate chips (optional, but a delicious addition)
- Cocoa powder
Instructions
- Let’s dive into creating the perfect Tiramisu with this step-by-step recipe. Begin by separating the egg yolks and whites into two bowls. Whisk the yolks with 60 grams of sugar until they form a frothy and clear cream. Incorporate the smooth mascarpone to the yolk mixture, and continue whisking.
- For the egg whites, use an electric beater to whisk 60 grams of sugar until they become firm and white like snow. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk and mascarpone mixture with a spoon, and refrigerate for at least an hour to firm it up.
- In the meantime, prepare the coffee, sugar, and Marsala mixture. Ensure it’s not too hot and mix it all in a bowl.
- Now, it’s time to assemble the tiramisu! Begin by soaking savoiardi biscuits in the liqueur and arranging them vertically on a platter or oven dish to form a base. Add layers of cream, chocolate chips, and savoiardi biscuits (alternating the direction of the biscuits on each layer). Finally, finish with a layer of cream, chocolate chips, and cocoa powder.
- For optimal results, refrigerate your tiramisu for a minimum of two hours. This will allow the flavors to meld and the savoiardi biscuits to soften, resulting in a delicious and decadent dessert.
Notes
Remember to refrigerate your masterpiece and consume it within 48 hours.
Traditional Tiramisu recipes call for raw eggs, which carry a risk of salmonella. Keep this in mind and avoid serving it to young children and the elderly. Alternatively, you can leave out the eggs or use powdered egg as a substitute.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- refrigeration: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: dessert, tiramisu, mascarpone, cocoa, coffee, biscuits, traditional recipe, traditional tiramisu, savoiardi,
