Description
Delectable tiramisu from Italy delights dessert enthusiasts with creamy mascarpone layers and espresso-soaked ladyfingers. Coffee-infused elegance brings sweet comfort that connects passionate chefs with authentic Mediterranean culinary traditions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 24 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
- ⅓ cup (70 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps coffee liqueur (optional, e.g., Kahlua)
- 2 tbsps cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Mascarpone Preparation: Whisk mascarpone cheese until velvety and lump-free, creating a smooth foundation for the dessert.
- Cream Crafting: Whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until forming stiff, glossy peaks that maintain structural elegance.
- Cream Fusion: Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone, preserving the airy texture and creating a luxurious cream mixture.
- Coffee Infusion: Blend cooled espresso with coffee liqueur to develop a rich, aromatic liquid for ladyfinger soaking.
- Ladyfinger Assembly: Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring rapid immersion to prevent sogginess while maintaining cookie structure.
- Layer Construction: Arrange coffee-soaked ladyfingers across the serving dish’s base, creating a complete, uniform foundation.
- Cream Layering: Spread half the mascarpone cream over ladyfingers, using a spatula to distribute evenly and eliminate potential air pockets.
- Final Composition: Repeat layering with remaining coffee-dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, smoothing the surface for a polished appearance.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the tiramisu, covered, for a minimum of four hours or overnight to allow flavor integration and proper setting.
- Finishing Touch: Just before serving, delicately dust the surface with cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Perfect Coffee Dipping: Briefly dunk ladyfingers for 2 seconds max to prevent sogginess, maintaining their delicate texture and preventing structural breakdown.
- Cream Consistency Matters: Whip mascarpone and cream separately until peaks are stiff and glossy, ensuring smooth integration without deflating the mixture’s airiness.
- Chilling is Crucial: Refrigerate tiramisu for minimum 4 hours, preferably overnight, allowing flavors to meld and develop a rich, cohesive taste profile.
- Cocoa Powder Technique: Use a fine-mesh sieve for an even, light dusting of cocoa powder, creating a professional and visually appealing finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg