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Classic Italian Tiramisu
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pound mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons rum
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together 6 egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar until well blended. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently for 1 minute, then remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- In a medium bowl, beat 1 1/4 cups heavy cream with 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Whisk 1 pound mascarpone into yolk mixture until smooth.
- In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee and 2 tablespoons rum. Dip 12 ladyfingers in the coffee mixture and arrange in the bottom of a 9x9 inch dish.
- Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, then half of whipped cream over that. Repeat layers and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cocoa. Cover and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours before serving.
Italian Tiramisu is a classic dessert hailing from the Veneto region of Italy. Its origins can be traced back to the 1960s, with the exact chef and restaurant often debated. Some credit the creation to the Le Beccherie restaurant in Treviso, where chef Roberto Linguanotto is said to have invented the dish. Others claim that it was the result of the culinary genius of chef Loly Linguanotto. Regardless of its exact origins, Tiramisu has become a beloved Italian dessert worldwide. The best versions of this dish can be found in authentic Italian trattorias and fine dining restaurants, where the key to a perfect Tiramisu lies in the quality of the mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, and espresso. While the traditional recipe calls for coffee-soaked ladyfingers, some chefs have put their own spin on the dish by incorporating ingredients like chocolate, fruit, or liqueur. For those looking to make Tiramisu at home, it's essential to use authentic Italian ingredients and to layer the dessert with precision to achieve the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
240 min
8
320 calories
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