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🇮🇹 Italy dessert

Classic Tiramisu

Espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with silky mascarpone cream and cocoa.

Prep & cook30 min + chillDifficultyMediumServes6
Classic Tiramisu

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6
  • 300g ladyfingers
  • 350ml strong espresso
  • 500g mascarpone
  • 4 pasteurised eggs

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Method

  1. 1

    Whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick, then beat in mascarpone.

  2. 2

    Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks and fold gently into the cream.

  3. 3

    Dip each ladyfinger briefly in cooled espresso and arrange in a dish.

  4. 4

    Layer with mascarpone cream, repeat, and smooth the top.

  5. 5

    Chill for 6 hours and dust generously with cocoa before serving.

Chef’s tip

A quick dip is enough—over-soaking makes the layers collapse.