Tiramisu Classico
The definitive Italian dessert — layers of espresso-soaked savoiardi and mascarpone cream dusted with cocoa.
Total time
30 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
0 min
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Italian
vegetarian
Ingredients
500gmascarpone cheese
4large eggs, separated
100gcaster sugar
300mlstrong espresso, cooled
50mlmarsala wine or dark rum
200gsavoiardi biscuits
3 tbspgood quality cocoa powder
Instructions
1
Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick, fold in mascarpone until smooth.
2
Whisk egg whites to stiff peaks, gently fold into mascarpone mixture in thirds.
3
Combine cooled espresso and marsala in a shallow bowl.
4
Quickly dip savoiardi one at a time into espresso mix, do not soak.
5
Arrange a layer of dipped biscuits in a deep dish.
6
Spread half the mascarpone cream over the biscuits evenly.
7
Repeat with second layer of biscuits and remaining cream.
8
Dust generously with cocoa, refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
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