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Italology’s Original Recipe: Tiramisù

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Giulia Balicchia
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Carissimi amici!

Tiramisù is one of the most beloved Italian desserts, and believe it or not, it’s also one of the easiest to make. With just a few simple ingredients and either an electric mixer or a strong pair of hands for whisking, you’ll have an irresistible dessert in no time.

Search for a tiramisù recipe, and you’ll find countless variations, different ingredients, methods, or quantities. But today, we’re sharing Italology’s original recipe: fluffy, light, and delightfully delicious! Follow the steps below, and you’ll be amazed at how simple it is to create this classic Italian masterpiece.

Italology’s Tiramisu

Tools You’ll Need:

  • Stand mixer or hand mixer: For whisking egg yolk and sugar, and egg whites to perfection. You can whisk by hand, but be ready for a workout!
  • Rubber spatula: To scrape down the sides of the bowl and gently fold the mascarpone cream.
  • 13″x9″ pan (or similar): To assemble your tiramisù.
  • Small sifter or fine sieve: To dust the cocoa powder evenly on top.

Ingredients:

  • 6 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 24 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 2 packets of savoiardi biscuits (ladyfingers)
  • 5 cups coffee (brewed and cooled)
  • Cocoa powder (for the finishing touch)
Tools and Ingredients

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the coffee and set it aside to cool.
  2. Separate the eggs into yolks and whites.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar with an electric mixer on high speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy (about 10 minutes).
  4. Add the mascarpone cheese to the yolk mixture and mix on medium speed until just combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture using a rubber spatula. Be careful not to deflate the mixture. Your tiramisù cream is now ready!
  7. Quickly dip each ladyfinger (sugar-coated side down) into the coffee for about 3 seconds and arrange them in a single layer in the pan, sugar-coated side up.
  8. Spread half of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers.
  9. Repeat with another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining mascarpone filling.
  10. Dust with cocoa powder using a sifter or fine sieve.
  11. Chill in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 2–3 hours before serving.

Pro Tip:

  • For individual servings, layer the ingredients in small cups instead of a large pan, adjusting the portion sizes as needed.
  • To add a more robust flavor, stir a splash of rum, Kahlúa, or Baileys into the coffee before dipping the ladyfingers.

Enjoy Italology’s take on this timeless dessert. We guarantee it will become a family favorite. Buon appetito!

If you’d like to take your tiramisù-making skills to the next level, why not learn it hands-on? Contact Italology to book a cooking class and discover the secrets of making this classic Italian dessert together. Let’s whip up some delicious memories!

Coming up next week, Celebrating the Magic of Italy’s Festive Traditions

Giulia and the Italology Team 💚🤍❤️ 

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