Tiramisu Recipe
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4.9
Tiramisu Recipe
Description
Tiramisu Recipe begins by mixing strong espresso with dark rum to soak the ladyfingers lightly, imparting both coffee and liquor flavor without sogginess. The mascarpone mixture combines mascarpone cheese with the remaining rum and a rich sabayon of egg yolks and sugar gently thickened over simmering water. This custard is then folded into whipped cream beaten to stiff peaks, yielding a smooth, airy filling.
The dessert is assembled by quickly dipping ladyfingers to maintain their shape and layering them with the mascarpone cream. It is chilled for several hours to set the layers and allow flavors to meld. A final dust of unsweetened cocoa powder adds bitterness and contrast to the creamy sweetness.
Proper whipping of cream and timely soaking of ladyfingers are crucial for achieving the right texture—airy but stable cream with a tender yet intact cookie layer. Serving tiramisu is best after a minimum of six hours chilling, and ideally overnight, for easier slicing and blended flavor. This dessert suits special occasions and can be adapted with alternative liqueurs or coffee strengths.
The recipe advises against oversoaking ladyfingers or overwhipping cream to avoid textural issues and suggests filling gaps in the dish with broken ladyfingers for even layering.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups espresso room temperature, or very strong coffee
- ¾ cup dark rum divided
- 16 ounces mascarpone (452g)
- 6 large egg yolk
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar (133g)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (480ml)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 40 ladyfingers
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder 33g, unsweetened
Instructions
- Stir together the coffee and 1/2 cup of dark rum in a medium bowl and set aside. (You can omit the rum and add a dash of vanilla with some more coffee for soaking or you can add a favorite liqueur like Kahlua, Grand Marnier, or Godiva.)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone and the remaining 1/4 cup of dark rum. Whisk together or beat with a hand mixer on medium speed until well combined. Set aside.
- If you have a double-boiler, combine the egg yolks and sugar in the top. Otherwise, combine them in a medium heat-proof mixing bowl. Whisk until well combined. Bring 2 inches of water to a simmer in a small pot or the bottom of a double boiler. Place the egg yolk mixture over the simmering water making sure the water does not touch the bowl. Whisk constantly until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is light yellow in color and thickened a bit, about 5 to 8 minutes
- Pour the egg yolk mixture into the mascarpone and whisk until combined. Place in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the cream and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until stiff peaks form, 3 to 5 minutes
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. (You can run a whisk through it at the end to mix in any remaining unmixed bits.)
For the Assembly:
- Working with one at a time, dip the top and bottom a ladyfinger briefly in the coffee mixture. (They sop up the liquid quickly so they don't need more than 2 seconds of dipping.) Arrange enough ladyfingers in a single layer to cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish. Try not to leave any gaps.
- Add half of the mascarpone mixture on top of the ladyfingers and smooth out to the edges using an offset spatula. Dip more ladyfingers, arranging them in a single layer on top of the filling as you go. Add the remaining mascarpone mixture and smooth out into an even layer.
- Dust top with the cocoa powder and chill overnight. You tiramisu needs time to set up or it will be a delicious mess.
Notes
- Dip ladyfingers quickly, about 1–2 seconds per side, to avoid sogginess in tiramisu layers.
- Whip cream to stiff peaks carefully; overwhipping may turn it into butter.
- Arrange ladyfingers closely without large gaps; break pieces as needed to fit the dish evenly.
- Refrigerate tiramisu at least 6 hours or overnight before serving to allow flavors to meld and make slicing cleaner.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 554 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 554kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 255mg | 85% |
| Sodium | 94mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1439IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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