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Classic Italian Tiramisu
This classic dessert features luscious mascarpone cheese layered with coffee-soaked sponge fingers and a touch of cognac or brandy.
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 6 eggs, whites and yolks separated
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 500g mascarpone cheese
- 50ml cognac or brandy
- 350ml black coffee
- 4 tablespoons cocoa, plus extra for dusting
- 30 sponge fingers
Directions
Preparation:30min ›
Extra time:4hours chilling ›
Ready in:4hours30min
- In a bowl, beat the egg yolks and the sugar together until creamy white. Add the mascarpone cheese and half of the cognac or brandy and beat until well blended.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff and fluffy then fold into the mascarpone mixture, mixing only enough to blend.
- In a shallow dish, mix the coffee, remaining cognac or brandy and 4 tablespoons cocoa. Quickly dip the sponge fingers in the coffee mixture and create a layer of biscuits in a serving dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the layer of sponge fingers then dust with cocoa. Repeat with another layer of sponge fingers, the rest of the mascarpone and a final dusting of cocoa.
- Chill for at least 4 hours, then serve!
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Classic Italian Tiramisu
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Reviews and Ratings
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Reviews in English (11)
Really great, easy tiramisu. The only thing I'd point out is the first time I made it I followed the recipe exactly and found the lady fingers hadn't softened enough. So for attempt two I dunked them in the coffee and layered them but then I gradually added more coffee on top until they stopped soaking it up. It was for me much better this way. - 27 Apr 2015 (Review from Allrecipes UK & Ireland)
I loved this recipe it was so easy but looked amazing! I substituted the egg white with whipped double cream as I like a thick cream and it was totally delicious! My brother even liked it and he hates tiramisu! Will definitely be making this again. - 21 Mar 2016 (Review from Allrecipes UK & Ireland)