Ingredients with Measurements:
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee
- 1/4 cup rum or coffee liqueur
- 24-30 ladyfingers
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Special equipment needed:
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and creamy.
2. Add the mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
5. In another bowl, combine the whole milk, evaporated milk, and sweetened condensed milk.
6. Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee and rum mixture and arrange them in a single layer in the bottom of the baking dish.
7. Pour half of the milk mixture over the ladyfingers.
8. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
9. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers, milk mixture, and mascarpone mixture.
10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
11. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.
Time:
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Chilling time: 4 hours or overnight
Temperature:
Refrigerate at 40°F or below.
Serving size:
12 servings
Nutritional information:
Calories per serving: 385
Total fat: 24g
Saturated fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 177mg
Sodium: 99mg
Total carbohydrates: 31g
Dietary fiber: 0g
Sugar: 25g
Protein: 7g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Mascarpone cheese can be substituted with cream cheese or ricotta cheese.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with whipped cream or whipped topping.
- Whole milk can be substituted with low-fat milk or almond milk.
- Sweetened condensed milk can be substituted with coconut milk or cream of coconut.
- Ladyfingers can be substituted with sponge cake or pound cake.
Variations:
- Add a layer of sliced strawberries or raspberries between the layers of ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Use different liqueurs such as amaretto or Frangelico instead of rum or coffee liqueur.
- Make a chocolate version by adding cocoa powder to the mascarpone mixture.
- Make a pumpkin version by adding pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the mascarpone mixture.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to use room temperature ingredients for the mascarpone mixture to avoid lumps.
- Do not over-soak the ladyfingers as they can become too soggy.
- Use a piping bag to pipe the mascarpone mixture onto the ladyfingers for a neater presentation.
- Dust the cocoa powder through a fine-mesh sieve for an even coating.
Storage instructions:
Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
This dish is served cold and does not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
Serve in individual glasses or bowls for a more elegant presentation.
Garnishes:
Top with fresh berries or whipped cream.
Pairings:
Serve with a cup of espresso or coffee.
Suggested side dishes:
This dish is a dessert and does not require a side dish.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the mascarpone mixture is lumpy, make sure to use room temperature ingredients and beat until smooth.
- If the ladyfingers become too soggy, reduce the soaking time or use less liquid.
- If the tiramisu is too sweet, reduce the amount of sugar or use unsweetened cocoa powder.
Food safety advice:
Make sure to refrigerate the tiramisu at 40°F or below to prevent bacterial growth.
Food history:
Tiramisu is a popular Italian dessert that originated in the Veneto region of Italy in the 1960s.
Flavor profiles:
This dish has a creamy and rich flavor with a hint of coffee and rum.
Serving suggestions:
Serve as a dessert after a meal or as a sweet treat for a special occasion.
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Region: Italian
Taste: Rich, Creamy, Sweet, Decadent, Coffee, Coffee-Flavored