Slab Tiramisu
User Reviews
3.4
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
232 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Slab Tiramisu
Description
Slab Tiramisu assembles classic coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with a mascarpone cream mixture prepared by folding whipped heavy cream into whipped mascarpone cheese sweetened with confectioners sugar and flavored with vanilla. The ladyfingers are arranged snugly in a sheet pan and saturated with cooled strong coffee or espresso until moist but not overly soggy. The creamy topping is spread evenly over the soaked biscuits.
The dessert is chilled until firm, allowing flavors to meld and the cream to set. Just before serving, the top is dusted with cocoa powder and sprinkled with chocolate curls or shavings for added flavor and visual appeal. This tiramisu style focuses on creamy texture combined with the coffee-soaked biscuit base that remains tender yet holds structure.
Slab Tiramisu is suitable for serving a larger group due to its sheet pan format and can be prepared ahead of time. It is an indulgent dessert offering balanced sweetness, rich creaminess, and espresso bitterness, ideal for coffee lovers.
The recipe notes specify using soft baked ladyfingers about 3 inches long, but crisp cookie style ladyfingers may be dipped briefly in coffee instead of drizzling. Avoid overwhipping the cream to prevent graininess and ensure smooth folding with mascarpone.
Ingredients
mascarpone cream
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
- 1/3 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese room temperature
tiramisu
- 1 1/2 cups coffee strong or espresso, cooled
- 60 ladyfinger biscuits mine are 3" long, Italian
- cocoa powder for dusting
- chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream with the confectioner's sugar and vanilla until firm peaks form. Be careful not to whip too long.
- In a separate bowl whip the softened mascarpone cheese until fluffy. Add the whipped cream to the bowl and fold together until combined. Set aside.
- Make sure your espresso or coffee is at room temperature or chilled.
- Fit your lady fingers into your sheet pan, covering the entire surface snugly. Drizzle coffee generously over all the lady fingers. You want them to absorb the coffee, so stop if you see liquid coffee at the bottom of the pan. Note: if you are using crisp cookie style lady fingers, follow the directions in the notes below.
- Pile the whipped cream mixture onto the ladyfingers and smooth out evenly across the surface. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, top with sifted cocoa powder and chocolate curls.
Notes
- If using crisp ladyfingers, briefly dunk each side 1-2 seconds in coffee instead of drizzling to maintain texture.
- Do not overwhip the heavy cream; aim for firm peaks but keep it smooth for folding into mascarpone.
- Use room temperature mascarpone to combine smoothly with the whipped cream.
- Chill the assembled tiramisu until set and serve fresh for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 655IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.4
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