Tiramisu recipe Share this recipe on FacebookA basic Tiramisu recipe that is simple to make and delicious. Like most Tiramisu recipes, this one uses Mascarpone cheese, raw eggs, Espresso coffee and brandy. Preparation time: 30 minutes, Cooking time: 10 minutes, Serves: 6
Ingredients 3 large eggs, yolks and whites separated 1/2 cup sugar 8 ounces of Mascarpone cheese 1 cup Espresso coffee 2 Tbsp brandy or cognac 20 ladyfingers 1/8 cup cocoa Directions To make the Mascarpone cream Combine the 3 egg yolks, 1 Tbsp of Espresso coffee, the sugar, and Brandy or Cognac into a large mixing bowl. Beat for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the Mascarpone cheese and beat for 3 to 5 minutes more, until the consistency of the mixture is smooth.
In another bowl, combine the 3 egg whites and a pinch of sugar and beat until the mixture forms stiff peaks. Gently fold into Mascarpone mixture.
Tiramisu assembly Pour the rest of the Espresso coffee into a flat dish. Dip one side of each ladyfinger in the Espresso coffee and lay them, flat side down on the bottom of a serving dish. Use half of the ladyfingers for the first layer. Spread 1/2 of the Mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers and smooth using a spatula. Repeat the above process with the remaining ladyfingers and Mascarpone cheese mixture to complete the second layer. Sprinkle with sifted cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes and tips If you are concerned about using raw eggs, check other Tiramisu recipes that use Zabaglione. A Zabaglione is a cream cooked over a water bath, made with eggs, sugar and alcohol. Back to Tiramisu recipe
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