Tiramisu
- 15 min
- Serves 6
- 9 ingredients
15 minutes to prep. A classic Italian tiramisu inspired by Calabrian tradition, featuring silky mascarpone cream layered with coffee‑soaked pavesini biscuits and a delicate dusting of cocoa. This airy dessert balances sweet and bitter notes, perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.
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Method
Separate the eggs: keep the 2 whole eggs and separate the yolks from the whites, measuring 4 egg yolks.
In a stand mixer bowl, combine the caster sugar, whole eggs, and egg yolks. Whisk on high speed until the mixture thickens into a pale, glossy sabayon (about 5‑7 minutes).
Add the mascarpone cheese to the sabayon and fold gently with a spatula until just combined and smooth; avoid over‑mixing to keep the cream airy.
Prepare the coffee soaking liquid by mixing the 300 ml moka coffee with the 100 ml strong coffee in a shallow dish; let it cool to room temperature.
Quickly dip each pavesini biscuit into the coffee mixture—just 1‑2 seconds per side—so they become moist but do not fall apart.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Biscuits are moist but hold their shape after dipping. Dip briefly so they do not fall apart in the dish.
In a serving dish (approximately 20 cm square), spread a thin, even layer of the mascarpone cream on the bottom.
Arrange a single layer of the coffee‑soaked biscuits over the cream, pressing gently to cover the surface.
Spread a second, generous layer of mascarpone cream over the biscuits, smoothing with an offset spatula.
Repeat the biscuit and cream layering once more, finishing with a final layer of mascarpone cream on top.
Sift the 50 g cocoa powder evenly over the top layer, then add the extra pinch of finely dusted cocoa for extra flavor.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Cocoa covers the top in an even dusting. Sift over the surface to avoid clumps.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the flavors to meld and the texture to set.
Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Layers are set after chilling. Keep covered in the refrigerator while it rests.
Before serving, optionally garnish with a few extra cocoa dustings or shaved chocolate for presentation.
Tips while you cook
- Whisk sabayon fully
- Whisk the sugar, whole eggs, and egg yolks on high speed until the mixture thickens into a pale, glossy sabayon (about 5‑7 minutes).
- Quick dip biscuits
- Dip each pavesini biscuit in the coffee mixture for only 1‑2 seconds per side.
- Fold mascarpone gently
- Fold the mascarpone into the sabayon until just combined.
- Chill to set
- Cover the assembled tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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Tiramisu, 17 ways
17 creators posted their own. Most use cocoa powder and caster sugar.
- alexhallcoaching10 min7 ingr.Only this one uses hot water, honey and biscoff biscuits
- Baked By Guy30 min8 ingr.Only this one uses vanilla paste
- Adam15 min8 ingr.Only this one uses moka coffee, pavesini biscuits and strong coffee
- Sepp van Dijk45 min14 ingr.Only this one uses egg whites, lemon curd and lime
- Sam Kelly30 min11 ingr.Only this one uses brown sugar and baileys
- Ruben Bondì40 min9 ingr.
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