Classic Tiramisu…
Tiramisu is one of the most well-known Italian desserts worldwide, enjoyed at the end of a meal. It’s incredibly simple to prepare at home. Making the perfect tiramisu isn’t as complicated as one might think. You only need a few ingredients: fresh eggs, mascarpone, and sugar (in some cases, Marsala wine or other liquors like rum) for the cream, and ladyfingers and coffee to complete it.
Ingredients:
For the Cream
- 17.6 oz (500g) mascarpone
- 1 cup (130g) powdered sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2.7 fl oz (40ml) Marsala wine (optional)
For Assembly:
- 10.6 oz (300g) ladyfingers
- 6.8 fl oz (200ml) unsweetened coffee (made with a moka pot)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, to taste
- Dark chocolate, to taste
How to make Classic Tiramisu:
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites. Beat the whites until stiff peaks form (ensure the bowl and beaters are clean, or they won’t whip properly).
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with the powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the mascarpone to the yolk mixture and mix at low speed until well combined (add Marsala wine or other liquor if desired).
- The cream should be firm and compact.
- Gently fold in the whipped egg whites using a spatula, incorporating from top to bottom.
- The cream will become slightly fluffier but still compact.
- Prepare coffee using a moka pot (better if cold or lukewarm) and dip the ladyfingers into it.
- Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of the dish.
- Add a layer of cream.
- Create another layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of cream on top.
- Sprinkle chopped dark chocolate over the top layer.
- Dust with unsweetened cocoa powder and refrigerate the tiramisu for 2 hours.
Once ready, serve and enjoy!
