Description
Indulge in the original and best Tiramisu recipe, hailing from its birthplace in Treviso, Italy. This classic dessert features layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone, finished with a dusting of rich cocoa.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Coffee Mixture:
- ¾ cup espresso
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ¼ cup water
For the Cream Filling:
- 3 egg yolks
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 ¼ cups mascarpone
For Assembling:
- 18 ladyfingers (Matilde Vicenzi recommended)
- 1 tablespoon good quality cocoa powder (like Perugina)
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee Mixture: Make espresso coffee and mix with sugar and water. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cream Filling: Beat egg yolks and sugar over a double boiler until thick. Allow to cool, then add mascarpone and mix.
- Assemble the Tiramisu: Dip ladyfingers in the coffee mixture and layer in a dish with the cream filling. Repeat layers, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Dust with cocoa powder before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- Allow the tiramisu to chill for optimal taste and texture.
- Ensure the espresso is not too hot when dipping the ladyfingers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Tiramisu, Italian dessert, mascarpone, ladyfingers, cocoa powder
