Tiramisu

Name: Tiramisu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups brewed coffee, cooled; 2 (8-ounce) containers mascarpone; 5 eggs, separated; 14 ounces Lady Fingers cookies; 4 ounces sugar, plus 2 tablespoons or more, for the coffee; 2 shots rum or Italian Marsala, optional; Pinch salt; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup shaved dark chocolate, to garnish

Jennifer

11 months ago

Cuisine: American

Categories: Desserts, Cake & Treats

Tags:

mascarpone

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that’s as elegant as it is indulgent. This no-bake treat features layers of delicate ladyfingers soaked in rich espresso and a hint of liqueur, alternated with a luscious mascarpone cream. Light, airy, and decadently creamy, the dessert is finished with a dusting of cocoa powder, adding a touch of bittersweet flavor. Tiramisu's perfect balance of bold coffee notes and velvety sweetness makes it a sophisticated and irresistible choice for any occasion, from dinner parties to quiet evenings at home. Each bite offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s sure to impress.

Tiramisu recipe - American medium difficulty dish

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours

Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

Serving Size: 8 servings

Ingredients:

3 cups brewed coffee, cooled
2 (8-ounce) containers mascarpone
5 eggs, separated
14 ounces Lady Fingers cookies
4 ounces sugar, plus 2 tablespoons or more, for the coffee
2 shots rum or Italian Marsala, optional
Pinch salt
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup shaved dark chocolate, to garnish

Directions:

First prepare the coffee using a Moka machine big enough to serve 12 (about 3 cups) pour it in a bowl and allow to cool off, add 2 tablespoons sugar or sweeten to taste.
Mix the egg yolks with 2 ounces sugar, and mix until you obtain a creamy light mixture. Work the mascarpone in a bowl using a wooden spoon, making sure you eliminate any lumps, then add the mascarpone to the sugar-egg mixture and continue to mix well.
In a separate bowl, mix the egg whites, pinch of salt, and the remaining 2 ounces sugar, until they reach a somewhat firm, but fluffy consistency, then add them to the mascarpone mixture. Stir in the rum, if using.
Dip the Lady Fingers in the coffee, and one by one lay them flat into a 7 by 11 pyrex tray, making sure you do not soak the cookies, as you want to make sure they maintain their firmness. Once the first layer of cookies has been laid out, spread a layer of the mascarpone cream on top, and dust with 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.
Now, again, prepare another layer of coffee-dipped cookies, cream and cocoa powder. Garnish the top of the cake with the shaved dark chocolate.
Cover the tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 3 hours so the flavors can marry and the tiramisu can settle.

Directions:

First prepare the coffee using a Moka machine big enough to serve 12 (about 3 cups) pour it in a bowl and allow to cool off, add 2 tablespoons sugar or sweeten to taste.

Mix the egg yolks with 2 ounces sugar, and mix until you obtain a creamy light mixture. Work the mascarpone in a bowl using a wooden spoon, making sure you eliminate any lumps, then add the mascarpone to the sugar-egg mixture and continue to mix well.

In a separate bowl, mix the egg whites, pinch of salt, and the remaining 2 ounces sugar, until they reach a somewhat firm, but fluffy consistency, then add them to the mascarpone mixture. Stir in the rum, if using.

Dip the Lady Fingers in the coffee, and one by one lay them flat into a 7 by 11 pyrex tray, making sure you do not soak the cookies, as you want to make sure they maintain their firmness. Once the first layer of cookies has been laid out, spread a layer of the mascarpone cream on top, and dust with 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.

Now, again, prepare another layer of coffee-dipped cookies, cream and cocoa powder. Garnish the top of the cake with the shaved dark chocolate.

Cover the tray with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 3 hours so the flavors can marry and the tiramisu can settle.