Tiramisu

Name: Tiramisu
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 egg yolks; 1 cup white sugar, divided; 1 pound mascarpone cheese; 6 egg whites, stiffly beaten; ¼ cup heavy cream; 3 tablespoons kirschwasser; 1 ¼ cups strong brewed coffee, cold; 25 ladyfingers; 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Rating: 4.27 stars

41 Ratings
33 Reviews
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Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert. Ladyfinger cookies are dipped in coffee, then layered with mascarpone (a rich Italian cream cheese) and dusted with cocoa powder. It might become your new favorite dessert!

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Recipe Summary

prep:

30 mins

additional:

3 hrs

total:

3 hrs 30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 6 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

6 egg yolks
1 cup white sugar, divided
1 pound mascarpone cheese
6 egg whites, stiffly beaten
¼ cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons kirschwasser
1 ¼ cups strong brewed coffee, cold
25 ladyfingers
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Directions

Step 1
In a medium bowl beat together the egg yolks and 1/3 cup of sugar. Using a wooden spoon stir in mascarpone cheese, beaten egg whites, cream and kirschwasser; stir until smooth. Set aside.

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Step 2
Dissolve remaining 2/3 cup sugar in coffee. Quickly, to avoid complete saturation, dip ends of ladyfingers in coffee mixture. Place ladyfingers in a single layer in a 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish. Spread a layer of cheese mixture over the ladyfingers; repeat layers, ending with cheese mixture.
Step 3
Cover and refrigerate for several hours. Sprinkle with cocoa just before serving.

Editor's Note:

This recipe contains raw egg. We recommend that pregnant women, young children, the elderly, and the infirm do not consume raw egg. Learn more about egg safety from our article, How to Make Your Eggs Safe.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

748 calories; protein 17g; carbohydrates 62.3g; fat 47.5g; cholesterol 414.3mg; sodium 176.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (33)

Most helpful positive review

Sarah Beth

05/15/2006

This recipe is really tasty and tastes just like the Tiramisu at the Italian Restaurant I work at. However, it needs to chill over-night to make it sit-up properly. Also, the marscapone mixtures is too runny, so the second layer of lady fingers float to the top. I would possibly suggest letting the marscapone mixture chill for awhile before putting ontop of the lady fingers. Read More

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Most helpful critical review

nns007

07/25/2005

I had great hopes on this recipe but it did not turn out that great. I am disappointed.The only thing differnt i did was to replace kirschwasser. The chesse mixture came out more like a custard and the lady fingers got too soggy. It was a waste of a lot of ingredients not to mention time and effort. Read More

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(20)

41 Ratings

5 star values: 24
4 star values: 10
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 2

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Sarah Beth

05/15/2006

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(87)

SylviaD

10/03/2004

This recipe is so delicious. I skipped the kirschwasser and added about a teaspoon of vanilla. You will not be disapointed! Read More

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(69)

TASTYMEAT

03/01/2004

my family begs me to make this all the time. i don't have any kirschwasser so i just subbed with coffee liquor. this one is a keeper Read More

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(50)

MPWIFE_99

02/11/2004

with tiramisu you can also subsititute the coffee and liquer with ovaltine or hot chocolate mix tiramisu means pick me up but in italy children are given the substitued one. Read More

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(39)

nns007

07/25/2005

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(20)

Kaskata

03/30/2009

This had a good taste to it but it turned out more like tiramisoup. Read More

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Tom seeney

09/29/2006

It was ok but since everyone gave it such a great reveiw i thouhgt i bring down the average so less people come to the site Read More

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(15)

SuperUberGoober :)

02/04/2009

this is a wonderful recipe!! i made it for a friend and they said it was better then any they have had before! it is easy and fast to make. i am going to make it next time we have company over! i highly recommend this recipe! i made tiramisu before and some of the other recipes i have tried are very difficult and time consuming but this one is perfect! Read More

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(15)

Ashley

12/06/2008

Wow this was amazing! Almost as good as my favorite restaurants version. Read More

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Tiramisu

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 748

% Daily Value *

protein: 34 %

carbohydrates: 20 %

dietary fiber: 3 %

sugars:

fat: 73 %

saturated fat: 122 %

cholesterol: 138 %

vitamin a iu: 34 %

niacin equivalents: 26 %

vitamin b6: 8 %

vitamin c:

folate: 16 %

calcium: 16 %

iron: 13 %

magnesium: 6 %

potassium: 5 %

sodium: 7 %

thiamin: 16 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Sarah Beth

05/15/2006

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(87)

SylviaD

10/03/2004

This recipe is so delicious. I skipped the kirschwasser and added about a teaspoon of vanilla. You will not be disapointed!

Helpful

(69)

TASTYMEAT

03/01/2004

my family begs me to make this all the time. i don't have any kirschwasser so i just subbed with coffee liquor. this one is a keeper

Helpful

(50)

MPWIFE_99

02/11/2004

with tiramisu you can also subsititute the coffee and liquer with ovaltine or hot chocolate mix tiramisu means pick me up but in italy children are given the substitued one.

Helpful

(39)

nns007