Tiramisu: the original recipe for the Italian dessert made with ladyfingers
Typical of the Italian pastry tradition, tiramisu is the quintessential dessert, the most loved and best known in the world, consisting of layers of biscuits soaked in coffee and then covered with layers of mascarpone cream.
The origin of tiramisu is disputed between different Italian regions, notably Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, despite the fact that the Savoyards (as ladyfingers biscuits are called in Italy), for example, originated from Savoy. . However, tiramisu is a timeless dish, but very easy to prepare, which coexists perfectly with the evolution of modern cuisine; just whip up this classic version and let us know what you think.
Ingredients
MASCARPONE CHEESE: 500 grams or 2 cups and 1/4
LADY’S FINGERS: 300 grams
POWDERED SUGAR: 100 grams
EGGS: 5
COFFEE: as needed
BITTER COCOA POWDER: as needed
How to make Tiramisu
Step 1
Brew strong coffee and set aside, let cool. In a saucepan, prepare the syrup (pâte à bombe); heat the sugar with 2 tablespoons of water and bring it to a temperature of 121 degrees C, checking the temperature with a kitchen thermometer.
Step 2
Separate the egg yolks from the egg whites. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar syrup by pouring it over the egg yolks while whisking. At the end you should get a clear and fluffy mass.
Step 3
Incorporate the mascarpone cheese, stirring gently and with upward movements.
Step 4
Arrange the ladyfingers in an oval or round bowl, then slowly pour the coffee over them, until the ladyfingers are well soaked.
Step 5
Collect the cream in a piping bag and spread over several tufts. You can decide to do one or two layers.
Step 6
Transfer the tiramisu to the fridge and let sit for at least an hour. Once firm, sprinkle it with a little bitter cocoa powder.
Step 7
Your tiramisu is ready to be served.
How to Store Tiramisu
Your tiramisu can be kept for 3-4 days in the refrigerator, placed in an airtight container with an airtight seal or covered on the surface with a sheet of transparent film. It is also possible to freeze tiramisu without bitter cocoa powder in plastic wrap
