Classic Tiramisu Without Eggs - Authentic Italian Recipe
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Classic Tiramisu Without Eggs - Authentic Italian Recipe
Description
This Classic Tiramisu Without Eggs features a rich yet airy mascarpone cream made by combining whipped double cream and mascarpone cheese sweetened with sugar. The ladyfingers, known as savoiardi, are quickly dipped in cooled espresso coffee mixed optionally with Marsala wine, ensuring they absorb coffee flavor without becoming soggy. Layered in a rectangular dish, the dessert alternates coffee-soaked ladyfingers with the fluffy mascarpone mixture, then is chilled and dusted with unsweetened cocoa powder. The absence of eggs simplifies preparation while still preserving the creamy texture and coffee-infused taste associated with traditional tiramisu.
The overall flavor is creamy and mildly sweet with the bitterness of cocoa and espresso cutting through, delivering a balanced and indulgent mouthfeel. Gentle folding of whipped cream into mascarpone prevents deflating, maintaining the dessert's lightness. The use of good-quality espresso and fresh mascarpone helps achieve an authentic taste.
The tiramisu can be served chilled as a classic Italian dessert, suitable for occasions where raw eggs are avoided. Substitutions like sponge cake for ladyfingers or alternate liqueurs such as Amaretto may be adjusted based on ingredient availability or preferences.
For best results, avoid soaking ladyfingers too long to prevent sogginess. If the tiramisu ends up runny, freezing and serving as a frozen dessert is recommended. This recipe can also be adapted with vegan savoiardi to be fully eggless.
Ingredients
- 260 ml double cream 32% fat
- 300 g mascarpone cheese fresh
- 300 g ladyfingers also called savoiardi
- 100 g sugar fine
- 250 ml espresso coffee cooled, freshly brewed
- 50 ml marsala wine optional
- 60 g cocoa powder unsweetened
Instructions
- Start by whipping the cream. Place the double cream in a mixer. Start at minimum speed, then slowly increase to medium speed, and whip the cream for about 5 minutes, or until it reaches a rich, fluffy and airy texture. Once your whipped cream is ready, set it aside in the fridge until ready to use.
- Next, get the mascarpone cream ready. Place the mascarpone cheese in the mixer, and mix it together with the sugar on low speed for about 3 minutes, until creamy and fully combined.
- Add ⅓ of the whipped cream at a time into the mascarpone cream, gently mixing it in with a spatula from the downside to the upside, so that your whipped cream doesn't lose its fluffiness. Set the cream in the fridge until ready to use.
- In a small baking dish mix the cold espresso coffee with the marsala, then dip each ladyfinger for 1 second on each side.
- Place each ladyfinger in a rectangular 6x8 inches baking dish, and continue the process until the whole base is covered with ladyfingers. If necessary, feel free to break the cookie in half in order to fill the base up.
- Spread half of the prepared mascarpone cream gently over the ladyfinger base, making sure they're evenly covered. You can use a spatula or large spoon to help you with this.
- Repeat the process of soaking the ladyfingers in the coffee and liqueur mixture, then layer them over the cream, until is fully covered.
- Finally, spread evenly the remaining mascarpone cream on top of the ladyfingers.
- Place the Tiramisu in the fridge, and allow to set for at least a couple of hours, even better if you leave it overnight. Just before serving it, dust the dessert with cocoa powder, and serve straight away!.
Notes
- If savoiardi (ladyfingers) aren't available, use dried sponge cake slices cut into fingers as a substitute.
- Marsala wine can be replaced with Amaretto, Irish Cream, coffee liqueur, or milk with cocoa powder for a kid-friendly option.
- Always use cold espresso to prevent soaking ladyfingers too quickly and causing sogginess.
- To maintain a light texture, fold whipped cream gently into mascarpone and avoid overmixing the cheese with sugar.
- If the tiramisu becomes runny, freezing it for a couple of hours before serving can help set it.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 496kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1211IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 101mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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