Tiramisu
Tiramisu: The King of Italian Sweets
Tiramisu is one of the best-loved and best-known recipes of the Italian culinary tradition, a spoon dessert that wins everyone over with its perfect balance of flavours: the sweetness of the cream, the bitterness of the coffee and the unmistakable aroma of mascarpone. Originally from the Veneto region of Italy, Tiramisù has crossed national borders to become a classic enjoyed all over the world. Here's how to prepare an authentic Italian Tiramisu.
Ingredients
- 4 very fresh eggs with separated albumen and yolk
- 100 g of caster sugar
- 500 g of mascarpone
- 300 g of ladyfingers ladyfingers
- 300 ml of strong coffee cold
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- A pinch of salt
- Liqueur Marsala, Amaretto or coffee flavouring optional
Instructions
- Prepare the coffee: Brew a strong coffee and let it cool. If you wish, you can add a tablespoon of liqueur to enrich the flavour.
- Whip the yolks: In a bowl, whip the yolks with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add the mascarpone by spoonfuls, mixing gently until smooth and homogeneous.
- Whip the egg whites: In another bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff with a pinch of salt. Gently incorporate the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone cream, using a spatula and movements from bottom to top so as not to disassemble the mixture.
- Soak the ladyfingers: Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the cold coffee (and liqueur, if used), taking care not to soak them too much to prevent them from breaking.
- Assemble the Tiramisu: Place a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of an oven dish, then cover with a layer of mascarpone cream. Repeat the operation, finishing with the cream.
- Resting and Serving: Cover the Tiramisu and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, dust the surface with cocoa powder for the perfect finishing touch.
Notes
Quality of Ingredients: Always choose high-quality ingredients, especially mascarpone and eggs, to ensure the best possible result.
Strong coffee: The coffee must be strong and well chilled to counteract the sweetness of the cream and give the characteristic flavour to the dessert.
Beware of sogginess: the ladyfingers must be soaked just long enough to absorb the coffee without becoming too soft, to maintain the structure of the cake.
Tiramisu is a versatile dessert, perfect to end a dinner with friends or as an everyday treat. Its preparation, though simple, requires care and attention to detail, but the end result is always a delight for the palate. A timeless classic of Italian confectionery, Tiramisù continues to seduce and delight generations of gourmands around the world.
Strong coffee: The coffee must be strong and well chilled to counteract the sweetness of the cream and give the characteristic flavour to the dessert.
Beware of sogginess: the ladyfingers must be soaked just long enough to absorb the coffee without becoming too soft, to maintain the structure of the cake.
Tiramisu is a versatile dessert, perfect to end a dinner with friends or as an everyday treat. Its preparation, though simple, requires care and attention to detail, but the end result is always a delight for the palate. A timeless classic of Italian confectionery, Tiramisù continues to seduce and delight generations of gourmands around the world.
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