Tiramisu
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Tiramisu
Description
The Tiramisu recipe uses extra-large egg yolks beaten with caster sugar until pale and fluffy, forming the base for folding in cold mascarpone cheese and whipped cream. Ladyfinger biscuits are briefly dipped in espresso spiked with Kahlúa or Marsala and layered with the mascarpone mixture. The dessert is then dusted with unsweetened cocoa powder and refrigerated for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to firm. It results in a creamy dessert with coffee-soaked biscuit layers contrasted by the sweet, rich cream, lightly bitter from the cocoa dusting.
The preparation relies on balancing the coffee's strength with the creamy mascarpone mixture, while gently folding in cream preserves a light texture. The brief soaking of ladyfingers prevents them from becoming overly soggy while imparting a distinct coffee flavor. This dessert requires advance chilling so that it sets properly, making it suitable for preparing ahead of time when entertaining or for a leisurely dessert.
Ingredients
- 4 extra-large egg yolk
- ¾ cup caster sugar
- 500 g (1lb) mascarpone cheese cold
- 1 cup cream
- 400 g (14oz) ladyfingers
- 1 cup espresso
- 2 tbsp Kahlúa optional, or Marsala
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
Instructions
- Beat the sugar and egg yolks together until white, fluffy and voluminous. The mixture should be smooth (sugar dissolved) when rubbed between your fingers.
- Add the mascarpone and beat for another 2 minutes until smooth and thick.
- Whip the cream to stiff peak stage then gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Combine the espresso and Kahlua / Marsala in a shallow bowl.
- Dip the finger biscuits into the coffee mixture then layer with the mascarpone mixture in a serving dish of your choice.
- Dust with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 4 hours but ideally overnight before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 180mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 855IU | 17% |
| Calcium | 83mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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