Tiramisu

Prep: 30 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: Italian

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.

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Ingredients

  • 8 oz bittersweet chocolate
  • 24 ladyfingers
  • 2 c strong Espresso coffee, cooled
  • 6 eggs
  • 6 heaping Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 lb Mascarpone

Instructions

  1. Chop the bittersweet chocolate coarsely or cut into small pieces.
  2. Put ladyfingers on a plate and lightly soak them with cold coffee.
  3. Arrange half of the ladyfingers in one layer on a serving dish with sides at least 2 inches high.
  4. Separate the eggs into yolks and whites.
  5. Beat the egg yolks with 6 heaping tablespoons of granulated sugar until thick and pale.
  6. Add the mascarpone to the egg yolk mixture and blend until smooth.
  7. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  8. Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.
  9. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers in the dish.
  10. Repeat with remaining ladyfingers soaked in coffee and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
  11. Sprinkle the chopped chocolate over the top.
  12. 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

Macronutrients

Protein 4.9g 10% DV
Total Fat 4g 5% DV
Carbs 42g 15% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 6.4g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 112.8mg 5% DV
Potassium 253.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 119.8mg 40% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 10.2mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 75.3mg 6% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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