{ italian tiramisu }

When an Italian shows you how to make an authentic tiramisu, you know you are learning something great. This surprisingly easy recipe is the way Juls and her family make tiramisu, and always have. The ratio between the three main ingredients is key in this recipe. 1 egg and 1 tablespoon of sugar to 100 g of mascarpone. This makes the recipe easy to multiply and adjust to any size for any occasion. Tiramisu cookies, fresh espresso, dark chocolate and sweet wine work like magic together creating the true flavor of this classic dessert. It's the best tiramisu I have ever had - thank you, Juls!

Ingredients (serves 8)

- 4 good quality eggs
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 400 g mascarpone
- 2-3 tablespoon sweet wine (f.e Vin Santo or Sherry)
- 7 ounces (200 g) tiramisu cookies (ladyfingers)
- 1/2 cup (1 1/4 dl) espresso or strong coffee
- 2.5 ounces (70 g) dark chocolate
- 3-4 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Separate egg whites and yolks into two bowls. Add sugar in yolks and whisk until light and foamy, and until the sugar has dissolved. Add mascarpone and mix until smooth.

Beat egg whites until firm peaks form. Mix egg whites in the mascarpone mixture. Pour in sweet wine of your choice and mix. Vin Santo is a lovely Italian alternative.

Spoon mascarpone foam on the bottom of a large dish. Sprinkle with roughly chopped dark chocolate. Dip cookies lightly in espresso on both sides, and place them on top of the first layer. Spoon more foam on top and sprinkle with chocolate. Repeat for a few times leaving a mascarpone layer last. Sift cocoa powder generously on top. Let sit in the fridge for a few hours before serving.

 

Comments

[lise.charmel]

I am Italian too (actually I come here from Juls's blog) and this is exactly how I make it (just using rhum instead of sweet wine and pouring it together with the coffee)

[Juls @ Juls' Kitchen]

Lovely lovely! Nice to see my hands over there!
Now every time I see a tiramisu I go back to that amazing afternoon!

[jaana]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart - this recipe is truly precious!

[Krista]

Ohhh, I'm so delighted by this Tiina! :-) I've never made tiramisu because I didn't want to be disappointed. I'm SO glad to have a recipe I KNOW will turn out well. :-) I didn't know you were Scandinavian too! My Dad was born in Denmark. :-) What is your background?

[Anne's Kitchen]

Mmmmmm, I love tiramisu! In fact, I had some tonight, not homemade unfortunately, but from Whole Foods. It was great though. Looks like you had a great time in Tuscany, I sure did enjoy looking at your beautiful photos.
Hope all is good!
xx

[heather]

Ah yes, tiramisu -- one of my ultimate desserts. We've made many versions and I'm always up to try another. Thanks for the recipe and green light!

Cheers,

*Heather*

[Sally]

Thanks for posting this one - it's really interesting to get back to the roots of a over-abused dessert! Lovely, lovely retro-style pics.

[Fragolina]

I looove Tiramisu, it is my favourite dessert. I taste every tiramisu I find in every italian restaurant I visit. I have tasted alot. But I find my homemade tiramisu the best. I don't like when restaurants use cream with the mascarpone, it makes it loose its rich delicious texture. Great recipe.

[tiina]

Lise, nice to meet you! This is Juls' recipe. I love it!

Juls, thank you so much for sharing the recipe with us. I think about our dinner together every time I make it.

Jaana, thank you so much for the lovely comment!

Krista, I'm Finnish. I love to connect with a like-minded blogger like you. So happy to meet you!

Anne, I'm sure the tiramisu at Whole Foods is great quality. So nice to hear from you! x

Heather, I really liked everything about this recipe. Have made it a few times already. Turns out great every time.

Sally, so very true. Most versions of tiramisu don't do it justice. Good quality ingredients and a simple recipe are key.

Fragolina, I have had so many version with cream and it never is quite the same. Thanks for leaving a comment, dear!

[Sara]

Love it in black and white, tiina! Looks great. A good tiramisu recipe is crucial.

[catty]

LOOOOOOVE tiramisu! My Italian friend makes the best one.. I need to try to make one and impress her :)

[tiina]

Sara and Catty, thank you lovelies!