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Tiramisu – classic Italian dessert
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Tiramisu – classic Italian dessert

Classic Italian tiramisu with mascarpone, eggs, coffee and cocoa. Layered in a dish and chilled overnight – ready to slice and serve.

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30 min total
8 servings
Easy

Ingredients

servings
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  • Tiramisu

    • 1.1 lb Mascarpone
    • 4 stk Eggs, separated into yolks and whites
    • 3.5 oz Sugar
    • 1¼ cup Strong espresso or moka coffee, cooled
    • 7.1 oz Savoiardi biscuits (ladyfingers)
    • 2 tbsp Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the egg cream

    1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
    2. Fold in the mascarpone with a broad spatula until smooth.
    3. Beat the egg whites until stiff in a separate bowl. Gently fold them into the mascarpone mixture.
  2. 2

    Layer the tiramisu

    1. Dip the savoiardi quickly in the cooled coffee – they should be moist but not soaked through.
    2. Place a layer of biscuits in the bottom of a dish (about 20 × 30 cm).
    3. Spread half the mascarpone cream evenly over the biscuits.
    4. Repeat: a layer of biscuits, then the remaining cream.
    5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours – preferably overnight.
  3. 3

    Serving

    1. Dust an even layer of cocoa powder over the top just before serving.
    2. Cut into portions with a sharp knife and serve directly from the dish.

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Dietary

Allergens

EggMilkGluten

Restrictions

  • Contains egg
  • Contains milk
  • Contains Gluten
  • Contains caffeine

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 3 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store covered in the fridge. The flavor actually develops positively over the first 2 days.

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use strong coffee – espresso or moka. Filter coffee is too weak to carry enough flavor.

Cooking

  • • Dip the biscuits quickly. They keep absorbing while they rest – over-dipping makes the bottom soft.

Serving

  • • Tiramisu slices most neatly when completely cold.

Variations

Flavor

  • Add 2 tbsp amaretto or marsala to the coffee for an adult version.

Health

  • Replace some sugar with honey for a slightly gentler sweetness.

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Rolige opskrifter til hverdag, have og bål.