Tiramisu is an Italian dessert that is made with espresso, ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, and cocoa powder. It is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This traditional tiramisu recipe will guide you through the process of making a delicious and authentic Italian tiramisu that will impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
For the tiramisu, you will need the following ingredients:
6 egg yolks
3/4 cup white sugar
2/3 cup milk
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
24 ladyfingers
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Egg yolks
To begin with, separate 6 egg yolks from their whites. You can save the whites for another recipe or discard them.
Sugar and milk
In a medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of white sugar and 2/3 cup of milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
Egg yolks mixture
Gradually whisk the egg yolks into the sugar and milk mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Heavy cream and vanilla extract
In a large bowl, beat 1 1/4 cups of heavy cream and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Mascarpone cheese
Add 1 pound of mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
Combine the mixtures
Fold the egg mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
Espresso and ladyfingers
Dip 24 ladyfingers into 1/4 cup of strong brewed espresso that has been cooled.
Layering
In an 8x8 inch baking dish, place a layer of the soaked ladyfingers. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of mascarpone mixture.
Cocoa powder
Dust the top of the tiramisu with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder.
Instructions
1. Separate 6 egg yolks from their whites. 2. In a medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup of white sugar and 2/3 cup of milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves. 3. Gradually whisk the egg yolks into the sugar and milk mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. 4. In a large bowl, beat 1 1/4 cups of heavy cream and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. 5. Add 1 pound of mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth. 6. Fold the egg mixture into the whipped cream until well combined. 7. Dip 24 ladyfingers into 1/4 cup of strong brewed espresso that has been cooled. 8. In an 8x8 inch baking dish, place a layer of the soaked ladyfingers. 9. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. 10. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of mascarpone mixture. 11. Dust the top of the tiramisu with 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. 12. Chill the tiramisu in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition
This traditional tiramisu recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
Calories: 505
Protein: 9g
Fat: 34g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 28g
Conclusion
This traditional tiramisu recipe is easy to make and will impress your family and friends. It is a classic Italian dessert that is perfect for any occasion. So, give it a try and enjoy the delicious and authentic taste of Italian tiramisu.
