Classic tiramisu
Tiramisù trevigiano: the original from Treviso, with mascarpone, egg and espresso
Tiramisù ('pick me up') was created in Treviso, in the Veneto, around the 1960s and 70s; the restaurant Le Beccherie is the best-known claimant. The original is simple: savoiardi biscuits dipped in espresso, layered with a cream of egg yolks, sugar and mascarpone, and dusted with cocoa. No alcohol and no cream in the Treviso version, which is different from this site's Baileys tiramisu. It is best made the morning of, or the day before. Because the eggs are raw, use the freshest you can find, or pasteurised eggs. Chef's tip: beat the yolks and sugar for a full 5 minutes until pale and thick as custard; that is what makes the cream light without whipped cream.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 6
Ingredients
Method
0/7 doneStep 1: Beat 4 egg yolks and 3 ⅛ oz caster sugar with an electric whisk for 5 minutes, until pale, thick and the beaters leave a ribbon trail.
5 minStep 2: Add 1 ⅛ lb mascarpone and beat on low for 1 minute, just until smooth and thick. Common mistake: beating mascarpone too long or too fast; it splits and turns grainy.
1 minStep 3: If using 2 egg whites, whisk them in a clean bowl to soft peaks and fold gently into the cream.
Step 4: Pour 1 ¼ cups strong espresso or moka coffee into a shallow dish. Dip each of 7 oz savoiardi (ladyfinger biscuits) in for 1 second per side only, so it soaks but keeps its shape, and lay in a single layer in a 20 × 25 cm dish.
Step 5: Spread half the cream over the biscuits. Add a second layer of dipped biscuits and the rest of the cream, smoothing the top.
Step 6: Cover and chill for at least 6 hours, or overnight, until set firm enough to cut.
360 minStep 7: Just before serving, sift 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder thickly over the top. Cut into squares with a hot knife.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 470 kcal
- Protein
- 9 g
- Carbs
- 36 g
- Fat
- 33 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does classic tiramisu take?
- About 30 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 6 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Can I make it ahead?
- Yes. It keeps well, so you can cook it earlier in the day or the day before and reheat it.
- What can I use instead of caster sugar?
- Caster sugar, same amount.
- What can I use instead of unsweetened cocoa powder?
- Drinking chocolate, same amount (sweeter, so cut the sugar).
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