THE BEST TIRAMISU
Making this classic Italian dessert is surprisingly easy. We start the custard with a traditional Marsala-flavored zabaglione -- a cooked mixture of egg yolks and sugar. Then we lighten it with tangy mascarpone cheese, which provides just the right creamy, mousse-like texture. Once assembled, the ladyfingers soften sufficiently after 4 hours in the refrigerator, but if you can wait longer, the flavors will meld even more.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h15m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- For the mascarpone custard: Add the egg yolks, sugar and Marsala to a medium heatproof bowl and whisk to combine. Set the bowl over a medium saucepan of gently simmering water (do not allow the bowl to touch the water). Whisk constantly until the mixture is pale, hot to the touch and has doubled in volume, 4 to 6 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally with a rubber spatula. (This can be done with an electric mixer to speed up the process.) Remove from the heat and continue whisking until slightly cooled, about 1 minute. Whisk in the mascarpone cheese until combined. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.
- To assemble: Stir together 1 1/4 cups hot water, espresso powder and 3 to 4 tablespoons Marsala in a liquid measuring cup. Evenly divide the mixture between two medium bowls. Dust the bottom of an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with 1 teaspoon cocoa powder.
- Working one at a time, dip half of the ladyfingers into one bowl of the espresso mixture for 2 seconds per side, until soaked but not soggy. Arrange them over the cocoa powder in one layer, breaking up as needed to fill in any gaps. Pour any remaining liquid from the first bowl over the layer of ladyfingers. Spread half the mascarpone custard over the ladyfingers. Repeat the process with another layer of ladyfingers and the remaining bowl of espresso mixture, then spread with the remaining mascarpone custard.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. Sift the remaining 1 tablespoon cocoa powder over the top just before serving.
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M Bilawal
[email protected]This tiramisu is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.
Kerran Aarons
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coffee, but I still loved this tiramisu. The mascarpone cream is so rich and decadent, and the ladyfingers are perfectly soaked in the coffee mixture.
Abid khan Yousafzai
[email protected]This tiramisu is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my guests. I love that I can make it ahead of time, so it's one less thing to worry about on the day of the party.
Sharada Adhikari
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the tiramisu turned out perfectly. It was so delicious that I ate two pieces!
Griffin Orr
[email protected]This was the best tiramisu I've ever had! I will definitely be making this again and again.
Amara Duncan
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this tiramisu recipe to anyone who loves Italian desserts.
Keyasia
[email protected]This tiramisu is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it! The end result is a delicious and impressive dessert.
Loop Xonar
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this tiramisu. The coffee, chocolate, and mascarpone cheese complement each other perfectly.
Kahn Salman
[email protected]This tiramisu is so rich and decadent. It's the perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Christopher Nunley
[email protected]I made this tiramisu for a party, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got several requests for the recipe.
Jiya Baloch
[email protected]I added a little bit of rum to the coffee mixture, and it gave the tiramisu a nice boozy flavor. I would definitely recommend trying this variation.
Reneilwe Monyela
[email protected]I used a gluten-free ladyfinger recipe, and this tiramisu was still delicious! It's a great dessert for people with dietary restrictions.
Masego Motsoaledi
[email protected]This was my first time making tiramisu, and it was surprisingly easy! The instructions were clear and concise, and the results were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Sakib Balak
[email protected]I've made this tiramisu several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for a special occasion, or even just for a weeknight treat.
Sikandar Karamat
[email protected]This tiramisu was absolutely delicious! The ladyfingers were perfectly soaked in the coffee mixture, and the mascarpone cream was light and fluffy. I loved the hint of chocolate on top. It was the perfect dessert to end a special meal.