Italy · Sweet Dishes

Tiramisu

90 min4 servings1180 kcal

Tiramisu, which translates from Italian as 'cheer me up', is one of the world's most famous Italian desserts — layers of espresso-soaked Savoiardi biscuits and creamy mascarpone.

Tiramisu

Ingredients

  • very fresh eggs, pasteurised if serving children, pregnant women or older guests (all 4 whites and 2 yolks go in; 2 yolks are spare)4
  • mascarpone cheese500 g
  • granulated sugar300 g
  • brewed black coffee300 ml
  • Amaretto liqueur10 tbsp
  • Savoiardi biscuits250-300 g
  • cocoa powder2 tbsp

Method

  1. 1Separate yolks from whites. Beat mascarpone with sugar and the two egg yolks using a mixer. The recipe needs only two of the four yolks: cover the other two and keep them in the fridge for another dish, such as custard or carbonara, within a day or two.
  2. 2In a separate bowl, beat all egg whites to a stiff foam. Gently fold the whipped whites into the cheese mixture.
  3. 3Brew strong black coffee without sugar and cool. In a wide bowl, mix coffee and Amaretto. Briefly dip the Savoiardi biscuits in the mixture.
  4. 4In a rectangular dish, place soaked biscuits in a dense single layer. Cover with about half the cream, then add another layer of biscuits and the remaining cream.
  5. 5Refrigerate for 8-10 hours. Before serving, sprinkle generously with cocoa powder and cut into portions. Decorate with mint leaves if desired.