Magic of Tiramisu
A traditional Italian dessert made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g Ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
- 500 g Mascarpone Cheese
- 4 eggs
- 100 g Granulated Sugar
- 300 ml Coffee (espresso)
- 2 tablespoons Marsala Wine
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Coffee: Start by brewing your espresso. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Make the Mascarpone Mixture: Beat the yolks with sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add the Mascarpone: Fold in the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
- Whip the Egg Whites: Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Combine with Marsala: Stir in the Marsala wine.
- Soak the Ladyfingers: Dip each ladyfinger in the cooled espresso on both sides.
- Assemble the Layers: Lay down half of the soaked ladyfingers in a dish.
- Add the Second Layer: Repeat layers with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone.
- Chill Time: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Final Touch: Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding chocolate, fruit, or nuts. Vegan options can be made using silken tofu.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: Tiramisu, Italian dessert, coffee dessert, creamy dessert