My Family's Favorite Tiramisu
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 10 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 14 servings
- Calories
- 288
- Total Fat
- 15
- Saturated Fat
- 8
- Carbohydrates
- 28
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 9
- Protein
- 7
- Cholesterol
- 141
- Sodium
- 178
- Total: 5 hr 25 min (includes chilling time)
- Active: 25 min
Ingredients
3 large eggs, separated and room temperature
1/2 cup (115 grams) sugar
2 cups (16 ounces/450 grams) mascarpone cheese
2 cups (450 milliliters) strong brewed coffee, cooled
1/2 cup (115 milliliters) brandy
35 to 40 store-bought ladyfingers
1/4 cup (28 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
Directions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment or in a large bowl using a handheld electric mixer, whisk the egg yolks and sugar on medium-high to high speed until the mixture is pale and holds a ribbon on the surface when the whisk is lifted out, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in the mascarpone until the mixture thickens.
- In a clean mixer bowl using a clean whisk attachment, whisk the egg whites on medium-high speed until they form stiff peaks. They will almost triple in size.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- Pour the coffee and brandy into a shallow dish. Dip the ladyfingers into the coffee mixture one at a time and arrange them over the base of a 7-by-11-inch or 9-by-13-inch serving dish. When dipping, do not let the ladyfingers soak, or they will get soggy; instead, dip one in the liquid and then quickly turn and dip the other end, then straight into the serving dish.
- Spread one-third of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, covering them well, then repeat the layers twice more, dipping the ladyfingers, arranging them in the dish, and then covering with mascarpone.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 5 hours to set. Before serving, dust generously with the cocoa powder. This is best eaten within 24 hours.
Cook’s Note
For this recipe, I recommend using the freshest eggs available or pasteurized eggs.