Classic Italian tiramisu

Karolina

This is my try to recreate my moher's tiramisu recipe that I love and miss in Sweden. It went great so I decided to share it with you!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Resting time 12

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Servings pieces

Calories 3769 kcal

Equipment

1 Baking form (or heat-resistant dish) in size 34x23 cm - better if it's transparent
1 Mixer
1 Spatula or wooden spoon

Ingredients

250 ml espresso coffee the stronger the better
500 g mascarpone
250 g ladyfingers
6 egg size M
50 g sugar
1 pinch salt
3 tbsp cocoa powder to sprinkle on top

Makes: 34 x 23cm rectangle, 6.5cm height

Instructions

Brew the espresso and let it cool down.
250 ml espresso coffee
Wash and scald the eggs. Separate yolks and whites.
6 egg
Using mixer, beat the yolks with sugar until light and fluffy.
50 g sugar
Add mascarpone in 2-3 portions, still mixing (use slower speeds).
500 g mascarpone
Beat the whites with a pinch of salt to a stiff mass.
1 pinch salt
Gently mix whites with yolks and mascarpone mixture. Use spatula od wooden spoon.
Dip ladyfingers on both sides in coffee and layer them on the bottom of the form.
250 g ladyfingers
Use one half of mascarpone cream on top of the ladyfingers.
Layer second part of dipped ladyfingers on top of the form.
Cover ladyfingers with the rest of mascarpone cream.
Sprinkle cocoa powder on top, cover with foil wrap and put in the fridge to set in for around 12 hours.
3 tbsp cocoa powder

Notes

To make recipe more traditional, add some Amaretto to your espresso. I personally don't like taste of alcohol in my tiramisu so I don't add it.

Nutrition

Calories: 3769kcalCarbohydrates: 220gProtein: 98gFat: 275gSaturated Fat: 158gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 2035mgSodium: 1065mgPotassium: 999mgFiber: 8gSugar: 51gVitamin A: 9816IUCalcium: 990mgIron: 16mg

Keyword desserts, sweet, tiramisu

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