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Italian tiramisu served in a bowl

Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe

Shilpi & Etienne | between2kitchens
An authentic Tiramisu recipe as you would expect at your favourite local Italian diner.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 people
Calories 590 kcal

Equipment

  • electric mixer or kitchen aid
  • whisk
  • mixing bowls
  • small pot
  • large baking dish or glasses

Ingredients
 
 

  • 6 large eggs
  • 140 g white sugar
  • 300 ml heavy whipping cream
  • 250 g mascarpone cheese
  • 20 ladyfingers
  • 200 ml coffee
  • 150 ml kahlua
  • 100 g cocoa powder or dark chocolate slab

Instructions
 

  • In a stainless steel bowl combine egg yolks and sugar to whisk over a bain-marie ( a pot with simmering water). Whisk continuously until the egg mixture becomes thick and fluffy. This should take no longer than 10 minutes. Set aside to cool at room temperature.
  • Using an electric mixer, whip the cream in a separate bowl until it's stiff.
  • Add the mascarpone to the whipped egg yolks, mix using a whisk until well combined.
  • Next, gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture and set aside.
  • Combine the cold coffee and kahlua. Dip the ladyfingers in the coffee-kahlua mixture no longer than 2 seconds. Arrange a layer of ladyfingers on the bottom of a dish or divide into individual portion size ramekins.
  • Cover the ladyfingers with a layer of the mascarpone mixture and repeat the process with another layer of ladyfingers.
  • Add the final layer of mascarpone mixture and keep in the fridge to set.
  • Leave to set for at least 6 hours, though best results are overnight. Grate the dark chocolate with a fine grater over the set tiramisu before serving or dust with cocoa powder.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Authentic Italian Tiramisu Recipe
Amount Per Serving (120 g)
Calories 590 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Cholesterol 292mg97%
Sodium 139mg6%
Carbohydrates 61g20%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 36g40%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 1015IU20%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 84mg8%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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