How to Make Tiramisu I - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tiramisu is a popular and beloved Italian dessert that is known for its rich and creamy layers of mascarpone cheese and coffee-soaked ladyfingers. This classic dessert is often enjoyed at the end of a delicious Italian meal, and it's a favorite among many for its luscious texture and indulgent flavors. If you're looking to impress your friends and family with a decadent and irresistible treat, then this Tiramisu recipe is the one for you.

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 pound mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee, room temperature
  • 30 ladyfinger cookies
  • 8 ounces finely chopped bittersweet chocolate

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs 40 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch baking dish

  • In a large mixing bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar with electric mixer until light yellow, 1 minute. Beat in mascarpone, brandy, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Fold egg whites into mascarpone mixture.
  • Quickly dip ladyfingers, one at a time, in cooled coffee and arrange them in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Use 15 cookies to cover the bottom of the dish. Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the cookie crust and sprinkle the chocolate on top. Repeat the soaked cookie and cheese layers.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight before serving.
  • Nutrition

    423 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 202mg
    • Sodium: 97mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 151mg