Homemade tiramisu, an Italian classic

Tiramisú is a fool proof dessert. Elegant and perfect after lunch or tea; it is composed of a luscious cream, some ladyfingers dipped in coffee and topped with cocoa powder. Each layer is different, creating an exquisite mixture of flavours and textures.

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Tiramisú

Taste Evocations
In our recipe we have increased the importance of cocoa, adding some chopped black chocolate between layers that brings a crunchy side. On top of that, we use savoiardi ladyfingers, since they have the perfect consistency to absorb coffee.
Prep Time 30 mins
Resting Time 3 hrs
Total Time 3 hrs 30 mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 egg whites
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 60 g sugar
  • 250 g mascarpone
  • 200 mL coffee
  • dark chocolate tablet optional
  • cocoa powder to taste
  • 12 savoiardi ladyfingers the amount will depend on the recipient you use

Instructions
 

  • Prepare some coffee and let it cool down.
    To speed up this process, you can pour it on a tray.
    Preparar una cafetera
  • Chop some dark chocolate with a knife (optional).
    Cortar Chocolate en trocitos
  • Separate the egg yolks and whites in two recipients.
    Egg yolks and white separated
  • In a bowl, whip the egg whites into stiff peaks and save for later.
    whip egg whites into stiff peaks
  • In another recipient, mix the egg yolks with sugar until the mixture is fluffy and homogeneous.
    Batir yemas con azucar
  • Incorporate the mascarpone to the egg yolks mixture and mix until everything is well integrated.
    Now add the stiff whites and mix folding with a spatula, not whipping.
    Anadir queso a la mezcla
  • Save the mixture for later.
    egg and sugar mixture
  • Submerge some ladyfingers in the coffee very carefully to avoid breaking and place them in a mould.
    Mojar los bizcochos en cafe
  • Cover the ladyfingers with the eggs and mascarpone mixture.
  • Add some chopped chocolate over the cream. This will add some crunchiness (optional).
    Now we are going to repeat the mounting process once more.
    Capa con trocitos de chocolate
  • Add another layer of ladyfingers dipped in coffee.
    Anadir otra capa de bizcochos
  • Cover with the rest of egg and mascarpone mixture.
  • Add some final chopped chocolate on top (optional).
    Poner capa de trocitos de chocolate
  • Sprinkle with cocoa powder to taste.
    Espolvorear cacao por encima
  • Let it rest for at least 3 h in the fridge and… That’s it!
Keyword chocolate, cocoa, coffee, cold, cream, easy


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