Tiramisu

Name: Tiramisu
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Ingredients for 1 person:; 1 egg, separated; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese; 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled; 4 ladyfinger cookies; 1 teaspoon cocoa powder

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20 minTotal time

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350kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

Ingredient substitutions

Strong brewed coffee Strong decaffeinated brewed coffee
Cocoa powder Finely grated dark chocolate
Mascarpone cheese An equal amount of full-fat cream cheese, softened; the filling will be tangier and firmer

Nutrition per serving

Estimated values for 1 serving, 350 kcal

Protein9 g

Carbohydrates31 g

Fat21 g

Fiber 1 g · Sugar 15 g · Sodium 120 mg

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Indulge in the classic Italian dessert, Tiramisu, with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone filling, and dusted with cocoa powder.

Dessert Italian

Steps

Steps:
In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolk and sugar together until creamy.
Add the mascarpone cheese to the bowl and mix until well combined.
In a separate bowl, beat the egg white until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold the beaten egg white into the mascarpone mixture.
Dip the ladyfinger cookies into the cooled coffee, making sure they are soaked but not overly saturated.
Arrange the soaked ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a serving dish.
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
Dust the top layer with cocoa powder.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Tips for Tiramisu

A well-set tiramisu should hold distinct layers when spooned, with soft ladyfingers rather than a wet, collapsed base.
Use a shallow dish so the layers are even and the dessert chills consistently.
Because this version contains uncooked egg, use pasteurized eggs and keep the dessert chilled until serving.

Drink pairing

A small glass of sweet Vin Santo
Its mellow sweetness and dried-fruit notes complement the coffee, cocoa, and creamy mascarpone.

0% option: Espresso or strong black tea

Storage

Cover and refrigerate leftovers promptly; keep for up to 3 days. This dessert is best served chilled and should not be left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.