Tiramisù is one of the most popular plated desserts in all of Italy. It knows no geographical boundaries, enjoyed in both the north and the south, among young and old. Impossible to resist, its soft layer of cream covered with bitter cocoa powder surrounds tender, crumbly biscuits soaked in coffee. And to think that it’s a relatively recent invention: it seems that it was created in 1970 in the city of Treviso and evolved from a cream made with whipped egg yolks and sugar, which was usually given to children for a burst of energy. Since then it’s become one of the most beloved Italian desserts found on restaurant menus everywhere. But enough about that. Let’s get to the recipe.
Easy Tiramisù Recipe
Ingredients:
17 1/2 ounces mascarpone
6 eggs
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon Marsala liqueur
10 1/2 ounces savoiardi cookies
4 cups of coffee
bitter cocoa powder
Method:
First crack the eggs and put the yolks in a large bowl. Set the whites aside. Mix the sugar with the egg yolks using a wooden spoon, or, if you prefer, an electric whisk. Once the yolks have been whipped to an airy froth, add the tablespoon of Marsala.
Before continuing, to avoid any problem related to the consumption of raw eggs, heat the egg yolk, sugar and Marsala mixture in a bain-marie, soaking the pan with the cream in a larger pan of water about two-fingers high. In this way, the mixture will heat slowly and gently. Stir until the cream coats the spoon. It’s now ready. Add the mascarpone and keep stirring. In the meantime, prepare the coffee, add a little bit of sugar, then let cool in a large bowl. Once cooled, soak the cookies in it, one at a time and on both sides. Place the cookies in a baking dish, one next to the other, until they form an even layer.
Then cover them with the egg and mascarpone cream and repeat.
Finish with a layer of cream, cover with plastic wrap and let cool in the fridge for 2 hours before serving. Once removed from the fridge, take off the plastic wrap and, using a sieve, cover the surface with a veil of bitter cocoa powder. Your tiramisù is ready to be devoured!