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Tiramisu
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35m
Prep
0m
Cook
Med
Level
420
Energy
Espresso-soaked ladyfingers under clouds of mascarpone cream and cocoa — no oven, no shortcuts, and better after a night in the fridge.
Born in 1960s Treviso — the name means "pick me up," which is what the espresso and the second helping both do.
What you need
Ingredients
Servings
8
Before you start
Mise en place
Equipment
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Baking pan
Prep checklist
Mascarpone — room temperature
Eggs — separated, very fresh
Espresso — cooled
4 steps
Method
1
Whisk yolks and sugar until pale and ribboning; fold in mascarpone and vanilla until smooth.
2
Beat the whites to stiff peaks and fold into the mascarpone in thirds — keep the air.
Why this works
The whites are the lift. Fold like the bowl owes you money but you're being polite about it.
3
Dip each ladyfinger in espresso for one second per side — a dunk, not a bath — and layer with the cream, twice over.
Why this works
Soggy tiramisu comes from lingering. One second. The biscuit keeps drinking in the fridge.
4
Chill at least 6 hours, preferably overnight. Dust thickly with cocoa just before serving.
360 min — timer available in cooking mode
From the pass
Chef's notes
Taste before serving and adjust salt and acid — the last 30 seconds of seasoning matter more than any single ingredient.
Afterwards
Keep, reheat & pair
Storage
Covered at cool room temperature 2 days, or refrigerated up to 5.
Freezing
Most baked desserts freeze well for 2 months, tightly wrapped.
Reheating
Most baked desserts revive in a 150°C oven for 5–8 minutes. Custards and mousses are served cold — never reheat.
Make ahead
Almost every dessert here is better made a day ahead — flavors settle and textures set. Add crisp toppings just before serving.
Wine pairing
A small glass of something sweeter than the dessert itself.
Beer pairing
An imperial stout alongside chocolate is a genuinely great pairing; otherwise coffee.
On the plate
Serve it with
Sides
Softly whipped cream
A scoop of vanilla ice cream
Fresh berries
Garnish
Powdered sugar
Chocolate shavings
A few flakes of sea salt
Taste map
Flavour profile
Sweet
5
Salty
1
Sour
1
Bitter
1
Umami
0
Heat
0
Per serving
Nutrition
420
kcal
7g
protein
36g
carbs
27g
fat
3g
fiber
520mg
sodium
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