Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur
- 1/4 cup brewed espresso
- 24 ladyfingers
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings
Special equipment needed:
- 9x9 inch baking dish
- Electric mixer
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar together until stiff peaks form.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese and coffee liqueur until smooth.
3. Fold the mascarpone mixture into the whipped cream until well combined.
4. In a shallow dish, mix the brewed espresso with a splash of coffee liqueur.
5. Dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture and place them in the bottom of the baking dish.
6. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
7. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
8. Sift cocoa powder over the top of the tiramisu and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
9. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Time:
Preparation time: 20 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
- Total time: 2 hours and 20 minutes
Temperature:
- Refrigerate at 40°F or below.
Serving size:
- 9 servings
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 360
- Total fat: 23g
- Saturated fat: 14g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 70mg
- Total carbohydrates: 32g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 20g
- Protein: 4g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of coffee liqueur, use 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee.
- Instead of mascarpone cheese, use cream cheese.
Variations:
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries or raspberries between the layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Use chocolate ladyfingers instead of regular ladyfingers.
- Substitute the cocoa powder with matcha powder for a green tea tiramisu.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form to ensure a light and fluffy tiramisu.
- Dip the ladyfingers quickly into the espresso mixture to avoid them becoming too soggy.
- Use a fine-mesh strainer to sift the cocoa powder evenly over the top of the tiramisu.
Storage instructions:
- Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Tiramisu is best served cold and does not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
- Serve in individual glasses or ramekins for a more elegant presentation.
- Dust the top with additional cocoa powder or chocolate shavings for added texture and flavor.
Garnishes:
- Fresh berries or mint leaves.
Pairings:
- Serve with a cup of espresso or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
- None.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mascarpone mixture is too thick, add a splash of heavy cream to thin it out.
- If the ladyfingers become too soggy, reduce the amount of time they are dipped in the espresso mixture.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to refrigerate the tiramisu at 40°F or below to prevent bacterial growth.
Food history:
- Tiramisu originated in Italy in the 1960s and has since become a popular dessert around the world.
Flavor profiles:
- Rich, creamy, and slightly bitter from the espresso and cocoa powder.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet treat with coffee or tea.
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Region: Italian