Italy / Dessert
Tiramisù
Tiramisù means "cheer me up" in Italian and aptly describes this dessert traditionally made from savoiardi or ladyfingers or sponge cake, espresso coffee, mascarpone cheese, egg whites, yolk and sugar. The biscuits are sprinkled with strong coffee, and then embedded in a thick rich custard.
Ingredients
- egg white4
- egg yolk2
- granulated sugar, white100 g
- mascarpone500 g
- espresso4 cup
- ladyfingers or sponge cake, savoiardi; or sponge cake400 g
- unsweetened cocoa powder
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 10 steps
Make espresso coffee, and let it cool a bit.
Separate the egg yolks and the whites of two eggs in two bowls.
Beat sugar into the egg yolks.
Beat the mascarpone into the sweetened yolks.
Add two more egg whites to the other two and whip until they form stiff peaks.
Gently fold egg whites into mascarpone mixture.
Quickly dip both sides of the ladyfingers in the espresso.
Layer soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone in a large bowl or pan (start with fingers, finish with mascarpone).
Refrigerate for one hour or two.
Sprinkle unsweetened cocoa powder on top just before to serve.
