Cook's Network Tiramisu
Tiramisu translated to Italian means "lift me up." And its indulgent creamy, mocha-tinged flavor smooth and wonderful. With ladyfingers, and with coffee, mascarpone cheese, and shaved or grated chocolate, mainly tiramisu is a cross between a trifle and bread pudding.
Our Low-Fat version is less than 200 calories per serving, and makes it a ideal dinner lunch or party treat.
Coffee soaked lady fingers layered with creamy dreamy filling made from mascarpone cheese and egg yolks. With just a handful of ingredients this amazingly simple dessert will always be a favorite of mine.
Tiramisu stole my heart years ago, when I had my first taste. It was love at first bite. It was like stepping into another world where everything is perfect! It’s like flying without wings, only a little bit of pixie dust, just like the dust of cocoa powder sprinkled on top of the cake.
It’s light and airy, sweet and creamy. It is a classic dessert that will never die.
The filling is made by creaming egg yolks with sugar and milk and just gently cooked, whisking constantly so the egg does not scramble. If you are scared the eggs might cook, you could use a double boiler, but with a little bit of practice, whisking by hand for about 3 minutes it’s not hard.
Whisk the egg yolks, sugar and milk in a medium saucepan until combined.
Coffee soaked lady fingers layered with creamy dreamy filling made from mascarpone cheese and egg yolks. With just a handful of ingredients this amazingly simple dessert will always be a favorite of mine.
Tiramisu stole my heart years ago, when I had my first taste. It was love at first bite. It was like stepping into another world where everything is perfect! It’s like flying without wings, only a little bit of pixie dust, just like the dust of cocoa powder sprinkled on top of the cake.
It’s light and airy, sweet and creamy. It is a classic dessert that will never die.
My Tiramisu is made by layering coffee soaked lady fingers and a mixture of mascarpone cheese, egg yolks, sugar and milk. Since I wanted to hold its shape better I left out both the heavy cream and the egg whites.
The filling is made by creaming egg yolks with sugar and milk and just gently cooked, whisking constantly so the egg does not scramble. If you are scared the eggs might cook, you could use a double boiler, but with a little bit of practice, whisking by hand for about 3 minutes it’s not hard.
Once the egg yolks are slightly cooked, the waiting starts.
Tiramisu is not just a pick-me-up dessert, but it can also be called the test-for-patience dessert.
Tiramisu is not just a pick-me-up dessert, but it can also be called the test-for-patience dessert.
Once the egg yolks reach boiling point you have to let them cool for a while at room temperature followed by some refrigeration time. Mascarpone cheese and mixed in and the cake is assembled. Refrigerate over night! No peaking. No testing. No tasting! Just let the flavors come together. The longer it sits, the better it gets.
PREPARATION
Cook over medium heat, whisking all the time, until it reaches boil point. Continue cooking for one more minute. Leave to cool for about 30 minutes at room temperature followed by 1 hour in the fridge.
Once the egg yolk mixture is cold, whisk in 1 pound of room temperature mascarpone cheese.
Line a 9X5 loaf pan with plastic wrap.
Moving as quick as possible dip one third of the lady fingers in the cold coffee, one at a time, and place them on the bottom of the pan in a single layer. You might need to break a few to fit perfectly into the pan.
Spread almost one third of the mascarpone filling over the lady fingers.
Place a second layer of coffee dipped lady fingers and spread some more mascarpone cheese on top.
Dip the remaining lady fingers in coffee and arrange them over the mascarpone cheese.
Spread the remaining mascarpone cheese, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
Gently remove the tiramisu from the pan, sprinkle with cocoa powder and grate chocolate on top.
Slice and enjoy!
Line a 9X5 loaf pan with plastic wrap.
Moving as quick as possible dip one third of the lady fingers in the cold coffee, one at a time, and place them on the bottom of the pan in a single layer. You might need to break a few to fit perfectly into the pan.
Spread almost one third of the mascarpone filling over the lady fingers.
Place a second layer of coffee dipped lady fingers and spread some more mascarpone cheese on top.
Dip the remaining lady fingers in coffee and arrange them over the mascarpone cheese.
Spread the remaining mascarpone cheese, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate over night.
Gently remove the tiramisu from the pan, sprinkle with cocoa powder and grate chocolate on top.
Slice and enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
3 egg yolks (if possible use pasteurized eggs, Safest Choice Eggs is what I used)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup milk
1 pound mascarpone cheese, room temperature
7 oz lady fingers
1 cup cold brewed coffee
cocoa powder
chocolate shaves
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Serving Size: 1 (103 g) Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories 179.2 Calories from Fat 55 31% Total Fat 6.1 g 9% Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11% Cholesterol 262.1 mg 87% Sodium 60.3 mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 24.8 g 8% Dietary Fiber 0.3 g 1% Sugars 13.2 g 52% Protein 5.4 g10%
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