Tiramisu

Tiramisu

Classic Italian tiramisu layered with coffee- and Marsala-dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Stir the cooled espresso and Marsala together in a shallow dish.

    Ingredients used: 360.0 ml Espresso, 30.0 ml Marsala Wine

    Cookware: Shallow Dish

  2. Step 2

    Bring a shallow layer of water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan over medium heat, then reduce to low heat.

    Cookware: saucepan

  3. Step 3

    Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl. Set the bowl over the saucepan without letting its base touch the water, then whisk until thick, pale, and at least 71°C.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Egg Yolk, 100.0 gr Granulated Sugar

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, saucepan, thermometer, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Remove the bowl from the heat and whisk for 3 minutes to cool slightly. Add the mascarpone and whisk just until smooth.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 500.0 gr Mascarpone

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, whisk

  5. Step 5

    Beat the cold cream in a mixing bowl until it holds medium peaks.

    Timer: 4 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 240.0 ml Heavy Cream

    Cookware: electric mixer, mixing bowl

  6. Step 6

    Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture in two additions until evenly combined.

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, spatula

  7. Step 7

    Quickly dip half of the ladyfingers in the coffee mixture, turning each once, and arrange them snugly in a single layer in the baking dish.

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Ladyfinger Biscuit

    Cookware: baking dish, Shallow Dish

  8. Step 8

    Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfinger layer.

    Cookware: baking dish, spatula

  9. Step 9

    Dip the remaining ladyfingers in the coffee mixture and arrange them over the cream.

    Ingredients used: 150.0 gr Ladyfinger Biscuit

    Cookware: baking dish, Shallow Dish

  10. Step 10

    Spread the remaining mascarpone cream over the top and smooth the surface.

    Cookware: baking dish, spatula

  11. Step 11

    Cover and refrigerate at 4°C or colder until firm and fully chilled.

    Timer: 360 min (fixed)

    Cookware: baking dish

  12. Step 12

    Sift the cocoa powder evenly over the tiramisu immediately before serving.

    Ingredients used: 15.0 gr Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

    Cookware: baking dish, fine mesh sieve

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Heat the yolk mixture to at least 71°C, keep the assembled tiramisu refrigerated at 4°C or colder, and consume within 3 days. The Marsala is not cooked off.

Risk factors

  • Egg yolks require adequate heating.
  • Mascarpone and whipped cream are perishable.
  • The dessert contains alcohol.