Tiramisu – Cooked

This classic Italian tiramisu offers a luxurious balance of bitter coffee and sweet, creamy mascarpone. The "cooked" custard base ensures a silky, stable texture that holds up beautifully against the soft ladyfingers. Each bite delivers a complex flavor profile, enhanced by a hint of brandy or almond extract and finished with semisweet chocolate shavings. It is the perfect make-ahead dessert for dinner parties or special celebrations, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen while chilling.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 2

Calories: 399

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

This classic Italian tiramisu offers a luxurious balance of bitter coffee and sweet, creamy mascarpone. The "cooked" custard base ensures a silky, stable texture that holds up beautifully against the soft ladyfingers. Each bite delivers a complex flavor profile, enhanced by a hint of brandy or almond extract and finished with semisweet chocolate shavings. It is the perfect make-ahead dessert for dinner parties or special celebrations, allowing the flavors to meld and deepen while chilling.

Directions

1
In a large bowl, beat egg yolks and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light in color and fluffy, approximately 5 minutes.
2
Whisk 1/2 cup of the strong coffee and 1 tablespoon of brandy (or almond extract) into the egg yolk mixture.
3
Transfer the mixture to the top of a double boiler set over gently simmering water.
4
Whisk constantly for about 7 minutes, or until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
5
Remove from heat and allow the custard to cool completely to room temperature.
6
In a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone (or ricotta) cheese until smooth and creamy.
7
Fold the cooled egg mixture into the beaten cheese until fully combined.
8
In a clean bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
9
Stir about 1/4 cup of the whipped cream into the egg-cheese mixture to lighten it.
10
Gently fold in the remaining whipped cream until no white streaks remain.
11
Combine the remaining strong coffee and the remaining 1 tablespoon of brandy (or almond extract) in a shallow dish.
12
Arrange half of the ladyfingers in a single layer in an 11x7-inch glass baking dish.
13
Quickly brush the ladyfingers with half of the coffee mixture.
14
Spread half of the cream mixture over the coffee-soaked ladyfingers.
15
Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, coffee mixture, and cream mixture.
16
Sprinkle the chopped semisweet chocolate evenly over the top layer.
17
Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 2 cups

Amount Per Serving
Calories 399kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.9g37%
Saturated Fat 10.7g54%
Cholesterol 55.7mg19%
Sodium 544.8mg23%
Total Carbohydrate 15.4g6%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
Sugars 10.8g
Protein 21.2g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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