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Tiramisu Cake

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Tiramisu is a well-known Italian cake, with its name in Italian translating to “lift me up, cheer me up”. Originally created as an homage to Grand Duke Cosimo Medici III’s visit, the work took place in Siena, in the province of Tuscany, Italy. His love of the cake inspired him to bring the recipe to Florence. A sizable group of English artists and scientists lived and worked in Florence, helping to bring this recipe to England where the cake then became rather well-known.

The modern version of tiramisu is believed to have started in the 1960s at the Treviso, Veneto province, restaurant “La Beccherie”. This cake is called Tiramisu since it is said that a brothel existed above this restaurant where the women and courtesans needed something to energize them between their several visits.

Food writers Klara and Gigi Padovani claim at present that they have found a 1950s recipe originating in the province of Friuli-Venezia Giulia. These provinces are now engaged in fierce competition about the source of their tiramisu.

This cake first became well-known in San Francisco, then started to spread around America. With so many variants across many civilizations, the cake has become a worldwide known treat. The recipe called for light cream at first, but lately mascarpone cheese has been included.

Ladyfinger cookies, carefully soaked in espresso, are arranged in this dessert in a neat manner and topped with a rich mascarpone filling, so enhancing the whole taste sensation. Though not a cake in the traditional definition, tiramisu’s layered composition and connection with festive events help to classify it as often as one.

Tiramisu Cake

Recipe by Travel S HelperCourse: DessertCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Medium
Servings

8

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Chilling Time

4

hours 
Calories

350

kcal

Tiramisu, an Italian dessert, is a coffee-flavored delicacy that consists of layers of ladyfinger cookies immersed in espresso, complemented by a rich mascarpone filling. The recipe requires six large egg yolks, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 16 ounces of mascarpone cheese, 1 1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream, 2 cups of strong brewed espresso or coffee, 1/4 cup of optional coffee liqueur, 24-30 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi), 1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder, and dark chocolate shavings for garnish. To prepare the tiramisu, concoct the coffee mixture, create the mascarpone filling, and assemble the dessert. Utilize fresh, premium ingredients for optimal flavor and exercise caution to avoid excessive soaking of the ladyfingers. Tiramisu may be prepared up to two days prior and refrigerated.

Ingredients

  • 6 large egg yolks

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 16 oz (450g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature

  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

  • 2 cups strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled

  • 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)

  • 24-30 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • Dark chocolate shavings for garnish (optional)

Directions

  • Prepare the coffee mixture
  • In a shallow bowl, combine the cooled espresso and coffee liqueur (if using). Set aside.
  • Make the mascarpone filling
  • In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and creamy.
  • Add mascarpone cheese and whisk until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
  • Assemble the tiramisu
  • Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (don’t soak them) and arrange in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  • Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
  • Chill
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight for best results.
  • Serve
  • Before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve. If desired, garnish with chocolate shavings.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, omit the coffee liqueur and use additional espresso.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor, especially the mascarpone and ladyfingers.
  • Be careful not to oversoak the ladyfingers, as this can make the dessert too soggy.
  • For food safety, use pasteurized eggs or temper the egg yolks if you’re concerned about using raw eggs.
  • Tiramisu can be made up to 2 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
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