Traditional Tiramisu Recipe

The traditional tiramisu recipe is a popular Italian dessert made with layers of savoiardi soaked in espresso coffee and a creamy mixture of mascarpone cheese, eggs, and sugar.

📝 Ingredients

• 22 Savoiardi biscuits (ladyfingers)
• 1 cup Espresso coffee
• 2 Tbsp cacao powder
• 9 oz Mascarpone cheese
• 3 Medium eggs
• 2 Tbsp Marsala liquor (optional)
• 3/4 cup Sugar (divided in half)
• 1/3 cup Water (divided in half)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place half of the sugar in a small saucepan, add half of the water, and place over medium heat.
2. 2Simmer for a few minutes, long enough to allow the sugar to dissolve and form a light syrup.
3. 3Place egg yolks in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer for a minute at medium speed. Set the speed to the highest and pour the syrup slowly.
4. 4Keep beating until you’ll achieve a soft and fluffy cream. Add marsala and mix for a couple of seconds to combine.
5. 5Add mascarpone cheese to the bowl and combine well with the egg yolk mixture.
6. 6Cover the bowl and keep it in the fridge until needed.
7. 7Repeat the steps to make the light syrup with the remaining sugar and water.
8. 8Place the egg whites in a mixing bowl and whisk them at high speed while pouring the hot syrup until stiff peaks form.
9. 9Add egg whites to the bowl with the mascarpone cream and carefully combine everything into a creamy mixture.
10. 10--- Assemble ---
11. 11Scoop one or two spoons of the cream on the bottom of a baking dish and spread it all over.
12. 12One by one, dip lightly the savoiardi cookies into the coffee and make a first layer arranging them side by side.
13. 13Add half of the cream and spread it evenly to nicely cover the biscuits, press down a little to allow the cream to fill the gaps between the savoiardi.
14. 14Use a fine sieve to sprinkle ⅓ of the cacao powder over the cream.
15. 15Repeat the layer with savoiardi cookies and add the remaining mascarpone cream on top, spreading in a single and even layer.
16. 16Wrap the dish tightly with cling film to prevent the dessert from absorbing odors. Place in the refrigerator overnight.
17. 17Before serving dust with the remaining cacao powder.