Authentic Tiramisu

Name: Authentic Tiramisu
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 150 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 cups brewed espresso, cooled, divided; 3 large eggs, separated, divided; 0.5 cup white sugar; 2 tablespoons brandy; 2 (8 ounce) packages mascarpone cheese; 1 pinch white sugar; 30 ladyfingers (such as Savoiardi®); 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

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On my first trip to Italy in 1995 to meet my husband's family, I didn't speak a word of Italian. But I did learn how to make great dolci (desserts) from his sister, Maria. This is her authentic tiramisu recipe, and now they ask me to make it whenever we go back!

Submitted by Kim's Cooking Now

Updated on November 25, 2024

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Additional Time:

2 hrs

Total Time:

2 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

12

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2 cups brewed espresso, cooled, divided
3 large eggs, separated, divided
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons brandy
2 (8 ounce) packages mascarpone cheese
1 pinch white sugar
30 ladyfingers (such as Savoiardi)
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

Beat 1 tablespoon espresso, egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, and brandy together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add mascarpone cheese; beat until well blended, 3 to 5 minutes.
Beat egg whites and 1 pinch sugar in a separate bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form; gently fold into mascarpone mixture. Set aside.
Pour remaining espresso into a shallow dish. Dip 1 side of each ladyfinger into espresso; arrange on a serving platter in two horizontal rows of 6 ladyfingers, plus 2 1/2 ladyfingers in opposite directions on both ends to form a rectangular shape.
Spread 1/2 mascarpone mixture onto ladyfingers; dust with 1/2 cocoa powder. Top with remaining ladyfingers dipped in espresso, mascarpone mixture, and cocoa powder.
Refrigerate tiramisu until ladyfingers have softened, 2 to 3 hours.

Tips

Strong brewed coffee can be used in place of espresso.

Editor's Note:

This recipe contains raw egg. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, older adults, and the immunocompromised do not consume raw egg. Learn more about egg safety from our article, How to Make Your Eggs Safe.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

324	Calories
22g	Fat
26g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 324
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 11g	55%
Cholesterol 155mg	52%
Sodium 84mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 8g	15%
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 76mg	6%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 115mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.