Description
Joanna Gaines’ authentic Italian tiramisu combines delicate coffee-soaked ladyfingers with rich mascarpone cream for a classic dessert. Creamy layers and espresso notes create an irresistible sweet experience you’ll want to savor slowly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (500g) mascarpone
- 24 savoiardi biscuits (lady fingers)
- 4 egg yolks, room temperature
- 3 egg whites, room temperature
- 1 cup (230ml) strong brewed coffee
- 6 tbsps sugar
- 4 tbsps coffee liqueur (optional)
- 3 tbsps dark chocolate, grated
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Egg Yolk Fusion: Whip egg yolks with sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, voluminous cream. Blend mascarpone cheese until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Egg White Transformation: Whisk egg whites to a foamy consistency, gradually incorporating remaining sugar until stiff peaks form and maintain structure when bowl is inverted.
- Cream Integration: Gently fold whipped egg whites into mascarpone mixture, preserving delicate airiness and ensuring complete incorporation without deflation.
- Biscuit Preparation: Briefly immerse Savoiardi biscuits in espresso and coffee liqueur mixture, allowing quick absorption without oversaturating the delicate cookies.
- First Layer Assembly: Arrange coffee-soaked ladyfingers in a glass or ceramic dish, creating a uniform base. Spread half the mascarpone cream evenly and sprinkle freshly grated dark chocolate across the surface.
- Final Layering: Repeat biscuit and cream layering process, smoothing the top meticulously and generously dusting with premium cocoa powder.
- Flavor Maturation: Refrigerate sealed dessert for 6-8 hours, preferably overnight, enabling flavor development and optimal taste experience. Serve thoroughly chilled.
Notes
- Timing Precision: Dip ladyfingers quickly (2-3 seconds) to prevent soggy texture and maintain structural integrity of the cookies.
- Egg White Technique: Whip egg whites to stiff peaks, ensuring they hold shape when bowl is inverted for maximum volume and lightness.
- Cream Folding Strategy: Incorporate whipped egg whites gently in thirds to preserve delicate air pockets and maintain creamy smoothness.
- Chill Duration: Refrigerate tiramisu for minimum 6-8 hours, ideally overnight, to allow flavors to meld and develop rich, complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg