Desserts Free recipe

Classic Tiramisu

Espresso-soaked savoiardi biscuits layered with a cloud of mascarpone and zabaglione cream, dusted with finest dark cocoa -- the Italian masterpiece.

Time
30 min
Servings
8
Level
Easy
Rating
4.9 ★★★★★
Classic Tiramisu step 1
Classic Tiramisu step 2
Classic Tiramisu step 3

in the kitchen

Ingredients

  • 500g mascarpone cheese
  • 5 large eggs, separated
  • 150g caster sugar
  • 300ml strong espresso, cooled
  • 3 tbsp Marsala wine or dark rum
  • 200g savoiardi (ladyfinger) biscuits
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Method

  1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and ribbon-like. Fold in mascarpone until smooth and creamy.
  2. Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks and fold into the mascarpone mixture.
  3. Mix espresso and Marsala. Quickly dip each biscuit and layer in a dish. Spread half the cream over.
  4. Add another layer of biscuits and finish with remaining cream. Dust with cocoa and refrigerate at least 4 hours.