Best Italian Desserts | Milk Street TV Season 9, Episode 12

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.

Mix pasteurized egg yolks with sugar.

Add mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture and mix until combined.

Snap ladyfinger biscuits in half to increase surface area.

Quickly dunk the ladyfingers in strong brewed coffee for 1 to 2 seconds.

Layer soaked ladyfingers in individual cups.

Spread mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

Repeat layering with more soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.

Let the assembled tiramisu rest for 6 hours to allow flavors to meld.

Sprinkle cocoa powder on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens