How to Make Authentic Italian Tiramisu

mascarpone cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

ladyfingers

🥗Healthier: sponge cake

💰Cheaper: homemade sponge

Homemade sponge is often more economical.

dark rum

🥗Healthier: coffee extract

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Coffee extract adds flavor without alcohol.

Separate the egg whites and egg yolks.

Mix egg yolks with 1 tablespoon of sugar until creamy.

Add mascarpone cheese to the egg yolk mixture and mix until smooth.

Whip egg whites until foamy, then gradually add 4 tablespoons of sugar while mixing until stiff peaks form.

Fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture gently.

Prepare Italian espresso using a mocha, enough for 3 cups.

Dip savoyardi biscuits in the espresso for about 3 seconds on each side.

Layer the soaked biscuits in a tray with the sugar side down.

Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone mixture.

Dust the top with cocoa powder before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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