Classic Tiramisu (Italian)

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Jul 28

Classic Tiramisu with perfectly prepared lady fingers and a creamy style custard, is a gorgeous dessert. Smooth, chocolatey notes swim in a sugary rich coffee profile that is balanced by the creamy rich and delicious Italian style custard. I personally enjoy this very much because one of my favorite things is Tiramisu. Full disclosure, this is a fancy dish that requires delicate preparation techniques but are achievable once you watch my video for reference. I have had Tiramisu from grocery stores and high end restaurants alike and very seldom find one that captures the intent of the classic recipe. I am very proud to share this recipe and highly recommend you give it a try. Perfect as a morning snack or dessert and is awesome with a cup of your favorite coffee. This creamy and delicious slice of heaven on earth is worth the preliminary activities to create such a masterful dessert that everyone will love. Have guaranteed fancy restaurant quality Classic Tiramisu at a fraction of the price and in the comfort of your own home, with leftovers. This is the recipe you have been looking for.

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Classic Tiramisu that features a rich and creamy Italian style custard with espresso soaked lady fingers that is worthy of any fancy restaurant and is absolutely intoxicating.

4 large egg yolks

Add sugar

Combine egg yolks and ¼ cup of sugar. Beat for 3-4 minutes or until smooth and light yellow.

Add mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture.

Mix/stir until smooth and creamy with no lumps to form the custard. Set aside until ready for use.

In a separate large bowl or kitchen-aid mixer: add the egg whites and whip for 4-5 minutes until slightly stiff peaks begin to form. Continue to whip while adding 2 tbsp sugar to the bowl, then add the other 2 tbsp of sugar while whipping until stiff peaks.

Use a spatula and fold the ¼ of the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Repeat this step 3 more times and fold them together until consistent and smooth.

Dust the bottom of the pan with cocoa powder.

In a shallow dish: combine coffee (cooled) and marsala wine or coffee liqueur and mix.

First layer: using 12 ladyfingers. One at a time, dip one side of the ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, then transfer to the bottom of your dish (8" x 8"). Watch video for reference. Second layer: add half of the custard into the dish atop the dipped lady fingers.

Gently smooth and spread the custard until level.

Third layer: Repeat previous steps as you dip 12 additional ladyfingers in coffee.

Fourth layer: Place the other half of the custard atop the second layer of ladyfingers. Be sure to level and smooth as you spread the custard for the top/final layer (wipe any excess custard from the edges of your serving dish). Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.

Remove tiramisu from the refrigerator. Dust the top of th custard with cocoa powder. Clean edges of serving dish to remove excess powder, this enhances the presentation.

Slice into 9 pieces.

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Classic Tiramisu (Italian Style)

Classic Tiramisu that features a rich and creamy Italian style custard with espresso soaked lady fingers that is worthy of any fancy restaurant and is absolutely intoxicating.

Glass Square pan

1 ½ cups strong coffee or espresso (cool)
1 cup Mascarpone cheese (8 oz)
½ cup (divided) granulated sugar
2 tbsp Marsala wine or coffee liqueur (optional: cognac, rum or brandy)
24 ladyfingers (7 oz package)
4 large eggs (Separated)
3 tbsp (divided) unsweetened cocoa powder

In a medium bowl: Combine 4 egg yolks and ¼ cup of sugar. Beat for 3-4 minutes or until smooth and light yellow. Add mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture. Mix/stir until smooth and creamy with no lumps to form the custard. Set aside until ready for use.
In a separate large bowl or kitchen-aid mixer: add the 4 egg whites and whip for 4-5 minutes until soft peaks begin to form. Continue to whip while adding 2 tbsp sugar to the bowl, then add the other 2 tbsp of sugar while whipping until stiff peaks.
Use a spatula and fold the ¼ of the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture. Repeat this step 3 more times and fold them together until consistent and smooth.
In a shallow dish: combine coffee (cooled) and marsala wine or coffee liqueur and mix.

Cake

Dust the bottom of the pan with 1 tbsp cocoa powder. First layer: using 12 ladyfingers. One at a time, dip one side of the ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, then transfer to the bottom of your dish (8" x 8"). Watch video for reference.
Second layer: add half of the custard into the dish atop the dipped lady fingers. Gently smooth and spread the custard until level.
Third layer: Repeat previous steps as you dip 12 additional ladyfingers in coffee.
Fourth layer: Place the other half of the custard atop the second layer of ladyfingers. Be sure to level and smooth as you spread the custard for the top/final layer. (wipe any excess custard from the edges of your serving dish)
Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
Remove tiramisu from the refrigerator. Dust the top of the custard with 2 tbsp cocoa powder. Clean edges of serving dish to remove excess powder, this enhances the presentation. Slice into 9 pieces.