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Italian Tiramisù

A classic Italian dessert with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.

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Italian
medium
3h 5m
8
vegetarian
Prep: 30 min
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Ingredients
  • 3 cups Coffeebrewed, long shots of espresso
  • Sugar(optional)to taste, for coffee
  • Mascarpone cheesefolded into creme patissiere
  • Savoiardi ladyfingersenough for two layers
  • Unsweetened cocoa powderfor topping
  • Dark chocolate(optional)shaved, for decoration
  • Espresso beans(optional)for decoration
Instructions
  1. 1

    Brew three cups of coffee using long shots of espresso. Add sugar to taste and cool completely.

    10 min

  2. 2

    Prepare the pastry cream and fold in mascarpone cheese.

    20 min

  3. 3

    Butter the inside of a seven-inch ring and add granulated sugar.

    5 min

  4. 4

    Place the ring on a serving dish and wrap the edges with plastic wrap.

    5 min

  5. 5

    Dip ladyfingers top side down into the coffee, shake off excess, and place in the pan right side up.

    10 min

  6. 6

    Add half of the mascarpone custard as the next layer and spread evenly.

    5 min

  7. 7

    Add another layer of soaked savoiardi and the rest of the mascarpone custard.

    5 min

  8. 8

    Top with sifted unsweetened cocoa powder and chill in the fridge for at least two hours.

    2h 0m

  9. 9

    Decorate the top with shaved dark chocolate or espresso beans before serving.

    5 min

Equipment Needed
espresso machine
mixing bowl
whisk
7-inch ring
serving dish
plastic wrap
sifter

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