The Ultimate Tiramisu Recipe Made 100% From Scratch

mascarpone cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and calories, while cream cheese is often more affordable.

ladyfingers

🥗Healthier: whole grain ladyfingers

💰Cheaper: sponge cake

Whole grain options provide more fiber, and sponge cake can be a budget-friendly substitute.

In a heavy bottom saucepan, heat heavy whipping cream over medium heat until it simmers.

Stir in lemon juice and let it simmer for 13 to 15 minutes until thickened and reduced.

Remove from heat and cool the saucepan in a bowl of ice water, stirring occasionally.

Pour the thickened cream into a sieve lined with cheesecloth and refrigerate overnight to thicken further.

Prepare ladyfingers by whipping egg yolks with half of the sugar (1/4 cup) in a stand mixer on high speed for about 3 minutes until thick.

In a clean bowl, whip egg whites on high speed until soft peaks form, then gradually add remaining sugar until glossy and thick.

Fold the egg whites into the egg yolk mixture using a thin edge metal spoon to maintain air.

Sift all-purpose flour into the mixture and fold gently until just combined.

Prepare two baking trays with parchment paper, drawing 3.5 inch lines as a guide.

Fill a piping bag fitted with a round nozzle and pipe ladyfingers along the drawn lines.

Bake the ladyfingers in a convection oven at 350°F (180°C) for 14 to 15 minutes until light golden brown.

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