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Tiramisu is an Italian dessert typically made from ladyfinger pastries, espresso coffee, and mascarpone cheese. The name "Tiramisu" means "pick-me-up," and this recipe certainly will. You'll make your guests' mouths water in no time! Pick up some ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese the next time you're at the store.
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 500 grams (~12.3 oz.) Mascarpone cheese
- Espresso or Strong Coffee
- Boudoir biscuits/ Lady fingers/ thin cakes
- (optional) 1 cup of cognac
- Powdered cocoa [or instant chocolate drink mix]
- Sugar (to taste)
- Almond liqueur (optional)
Steps
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1Separate the whites from the yolks of 3 large eggs into two different bowls. Use a large bowl for the egg white and a smaller bowl for the yolk. Make sure that none of the yolk gets mixed with the egg white; otherwise the egg whites won't whisk properly.
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2Whisk the egg yolks with an electronic whisk. Gradually add sugar until the egg yolk becomes thick, creamy, and light yellow.Advertisement
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3Put about 500 grams (~12.3 oz.) of Mascarpone Cheese into another bowl. Give it a quick stir to loosen it up. Then, with the electronic whisk, mix the egg yolks and Mascarpone together.
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4Wash and dry your whisk and then whisk the egg whites until they form firm peaks. Continue to fold the egg whites into the Mascarpone and mix until there are no lumps.
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5Put that to the side. Make some strong espresso and let it cool. Add almond liqueur if using.
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6Line a large and fairly deep dish with lady fingers (boudoir biscuits). Pour over two thirds of the coffee mixture.
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7Put half of your egg mixture over the top of that, followed by a thick dusting of cocoa powder. Use an instant drinking chocolate, if preferred, as it's a little sweeter.
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8Dip more lady fingers into the rest of your coffee mix (don't worry if you run out; you can just knock up some more). Carefully place them over the top of the cocoa.
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9Empty the rest of your egg mixture over that and dust with cocoa again.
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10Leave it in your refrigerator for two hours to set and serve.
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QuestionCan I freeze tiramisu?
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Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes, tiramisu can be kept frozen for up to 3 months. Place inside an airtight container to prevent cross-contamination of freezer odors. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
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QuestionCan I make tiramisu the day before an event?wikiHow Staff EditorThis answer was written by one of our trained team of researchers who validated it for accuracy and comprehensiveness.
Staff AnswerwikiHow Staff EditorStaff AnswerYes, you can do this; tiramisu keeps really well in the refrigerator for a day or two. Cover it to avoid cross-contamination with fridge odors.Support wikiHow by unlocking this staff-researched answer.
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QuestionHow many servings does this make?
Community AnswerIt depends on how small you cut the pieces and the shape of the pan, but for a normal square tiramisu it can make 8 or more pieces.
Things You'll Need
- 3 mixing bowls
- Electric whisk
- Any deep dish
- A refrigerator
About This Article
To make a traditional tiramisu, start by whisking egg yolks and sugar until the mixture is thick and creamy. Then, in a separate bowl, whisk some egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Next, combine the egg yolk and egg white mixtures in a bowl with Mascarpone cheese and set it aside while you brew some strong espresso. When the espresso is done, line a large, deep dish with ladyfingers and pour some of the espresso over them. Finally, layer the egg mixture, cocoa powder, and more ladyfingers in the dish before refrigerating the tiramisu for 2 hours. To learn how to layer the ingredients in your tiramisu, scroll down!
