Tiramisu is an Italian layered dessert of ladyfingers soaked in espresso and a cream of mascarpone, egg yolk and sugar, dusted with cocoa.

Origin

The name means “pick me up”. Tiramisu comes from Veneto and became known in the 1960s and 70s.

In flexitarian cooking

Tiramisu gets lighter with yoghurt or quark in place of some of the mascarpone. Without raw egg it works with whipped cream folded into the mixture.

Tip

Dip the ladyfingers only briefly or the dessert turns soggy. Chill for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.

Related recipes

Classic tiramisu, Strawberry tiramisu without egg, Yoghurt tiramisu

The right tool

Spread the cream neatly and scrape the bowl clean with our Stainless Steel Dough Scraper & Cutter.

Related terms

Folding, Mousse au chocolat, Homogeneous