Tiramisu
8
EASY
PREP TIME
10 MINS
COOK TIME
20 MINS
TOTAL TIME
30 MINS
RECIPE PROVIDED BY
Family
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INGREDIENTS
- 3 eggs (room temperature)
- Caster sugar 100g
- Mascarpone 500g tub (room temperature)
- Strong black coffee (preferably espresso)300ml
- Amaretto Originale Disaronno 150ml
- 1 packet savoiardi biscuits (lady fingers) 300g
- Cocoa powder 3-6 tbsp
INTRODUCTION
Everyone loves a desert! This world famous traditional Italian desert is creamy and delicious - cremoso e delizioso! Made with just 7 ingredients – it is an easy and memorable desert. I’ve been sharing this recipe, given to me by my dad for the past 35 years and it has been a fitting end to every meal or celebration! I’ve made it for our Christmas eve get-togethers at my brother’s house where there are usually around 80+ people (well, pre-Covid) and this takes pride of place on the table – grazie mio adorabile fratello!
Yes, of course it is traditional in our family and yes, it is our family version of the original recipe. We like our tiramisu a bit more dense than the regular recipe so no need to whisk your whites with this recipe.
You won’t be disappointed – provaci!
METHOD
Preparing the dish:
- Whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- Add in the mascarpone.
- In a deep serving dish approx 30x10cm, line it with half the packet of savoiardi biscuits – going right up to the edge of the dish.
- Pour the coffee and Amaretto mixture into a jug.
- Gently pour some of the coffee and Ameretto mix over the biscuits until all biscuits have been covered but are not soggy.
- Wait a minute for the biscuits to absorb the excess liquid then add a little more if not all coated.
- Spoon 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the coated biscuits.
- Ensure it goes to the edge of the dish to seal the 1st layer.
- Repeat laying the remainder of the biscuits over the cream.
- Pour more of the coffee and Amaretto mixture over the biscuits so every biscuit is coated but not soggy – wait a minute for all the liquid to be absorbed. Remember to place the biscuits close together and up to the edge of the dish.
- Add the remainder of the cheese mixture – covering and sealing the layer.
- Add a dusting of cocoa and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours – even better if left over night.
- Just before serving, check to see if you need to add another dusting of cocoa powder.
To serve:
Place on the table and scoop into dishes and serve!
Buon appetito!
Top tips:
This can be made up to 2 days in advance
It can also be made in individual glasses
Serve with a bottle of our fabulous Terre Di San Vito Rose wine: Mosi
