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Tiramisu

Recipe by SimplyPrettyPlatesCourse: DessertCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

10

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Chilling Time

8-24

hours

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with a sweet and creamy mascarpone whip topped with cocoa powder and strawberries!

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks, medium

  • 2 (8 oz) packs of mascarpone cheese

  • 1 tbsp Mexican natural vanilla

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar, add to the egg yolks

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar, add to the heavy whipping cream

  • 1 (7 oz) package of ladyfingers

  • 1 1/2 cup espresso

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

  • 1 pack of strawberries (optional)

Directions

  • Brew the coffee first and let cool.
  • In a stand mixer, add in 6 egg yolks and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Whip until a pastel yellow forms. I like to put my stand mixer to speed 6 to get the perfect pale yellow.
  • Set aside egg and sugar mixture and clean out the stand mixer.
  • In the stand mixer again, pour heavy whipping cream and whisk until soft peaks form. Add in mascarpone, vanilla, and 1/3 cup of sugar. Whisk until all combined.
  • Gently fold the egg and sugar mixture into the mascarpone whip. Avoid over mixing.
  • Prepare dish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder on the bottom. Then one by one dip the ladyfingers into the espresso for only a second or two. Align evenly in the dish.
  • Next, add a layer of your mascarpone whip. Add one more layer of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and whip.
  • Sift some cocoa powder on the top of the cake. Cover and place in the fridge to cool for 8-24 hours. Wait 24 hours if you can, you won’t regret it!
  • Serve and garnish with your choice of berry or leave as is! Enjoy!

Notes

  • I have used madeleines instead of ladyfingers and it tastes just as amazing! Just a little sweeter than ladyfingers and sometimes easier to find in stores!

The world of desserts is vast and varied, but few can claim the universal appeal of tiramisu. This iconic Italian dessert, whose name translates to “pick me up” or “cheer me up,” is a perfect blend of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, cocoa, and a dusting of chocolate. Tiramisu is not just a dessert; it’s an experience, a journey through layers that combine to create a symphony of flavors and textures. In this blog post, we’ll explore the origins, variations, and the sheer joy that tiramisu brings to the table.

Tracing back its origins to the Veneto region in Italy during the 1960s, tiramisu has undergone numerous transformations to become the dessert we know and love today. Initially, it was a simple yet ingenious way to use up leftover cookies or sponge cake, layering them with mascarpone cheese and flavored with coffee. Over time, tiramisu has evolved, incorporating elements like egg yolks whipped with sugar to add richness, and a dusting of cocoa powder to balance the sweetness with its bitter notes. Despite these variations, the essence of tiramisu—its layered structure and the harmony between the coffee, cheese, and cocoa—remains unchanged.

I hope you get a chance to try this creamy and rich slice of heaven! Please let me know if you do and what your thoughts are.

Thanks for reading!

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