Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert featuring layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and a rich mascarpone cream, topped with bittersweet chocolate. Its creamy, coffee-infused flavor makes it a perfect treat for special occasions or after dinner indulgence, appealing to coffee lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Chop the bittersweet chocolate coarsely or cut into small pieces.
- Put ladyfingers on a plate and lightly soak them with cold coffee.
- Arrange half of the ladyfingers in one layer on a serving dish with sides at least 2 inches high.
- Separate the eggs into yolks and whites.
- Beat the egg yolks with 6 heaping tablespoons of granulated sugar until thick and pale.
- Add the mascarpone to the egg yolk mixture and blend until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers in the dish.
- Repeat with remaining ladyfingers soaked in coffee and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Sprinkle the chopped chocolate over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
220
kcal
11% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).