Tiramisù

Tiramisù is a classic Italian dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. The word tiramisù means "pick me up" or "lift me up" in Italian, and it is said to have originated in the city of Treviso in the Veneto region of Italy. The first known recipe for tiramisù was published in a cookbook from the city of Florence in the early 1900s. The dish became popular in the 1970s, when it was featured in a number of Italian cookbooks.

There are many different recipes for tiramisù, but they all typically include layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, a rich mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa powder. The flavors of the coffee and cocoa powder are said to represent the black and white of the Italian flag.

Tiramisù is a popular dessert all over the world, and it is often served at special occasions such as weddings and birthdays. If you're looking to make your own tiramisù at home, there are many different recipes available online.

Advice

When making tiramisù, it is important to use the freshest ingredients possible. Start by picking up fresh Italian ladyfingers, mascarpone cheese, eggs, sugar, and coffee. Separate the eggs, and beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Beat the egg yolks with sugar until they turn light in color. In a separate bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese with the egg yolks until they are combined. Then, take the egg whites and gently fold them into the mascarpone mixture. Dip the ladyfingers into the coffee and layer them on the bottom of a pan or dish. Spread the mascarpone mixture over the top and repeat. Finally, top the tiramisù with a dusting of cocoa powder and chill for at least four hours before serving. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Classic Tiramisù

  • ASSEMBLY
  • ladyfinger
  • espresso
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • rum
  • cocoa powder
  • CREAM
  • mascarpone cheese
  • sugar
  • heavy cream
  • egg yolk
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Tiramisù

  • cacao amaro
  • caffè
  • mascarpone cheese
  • savoiardi
  • uovum
  • zucchero
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Cheesecake tiramisù

  • acqua fredda
  • burro
  • cacao amaro
  • caffè
  • caffè
  • formaggio fresco spalmabile
  • gelatina
  • mascarpone cheese
  • panna fresca liquida
  • savoiardi
  • savoiardi
  • tuorli
  • zucchero
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Tiramisù al limone

  • crema pasticcera senza lattosio al limone
  • curcuma
  • fialetta aroma limone
  • latte di riso
  • limoni
  • mascarpone senza lattosio
  • panna fresca senza lattosio
  • savoiardi
  • scorza di limone
  • zucchero
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Torta tiramisù

  • acqua
  • albumi
  • cacao amaro
  • caffè
  • farina
  • mascarpone cheese
  • tuorli
  • tuorli
  • zucchero
  • zucchero
  • zucchero
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Tiramisù al pistacchio

  • acqua
  • acqua temperatura ambiente
  • cacao amaro
  • caffè
  • granella di pistacchi
  • mascarpone cheese
  • olio di sesamo
  • pistacchi
  • savoiardi
  • tuorli
  • zucchero
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Berry Tiramisù

  • FOR ASSEMBLY
  • edible flower
  • brown sugar
  • italian ladyfinger
  • MASCARPONE CUSTARD
  • marsala
  • mascarpone cheese
  • whipping cream
  • egg yolk
  • sugar
  • BERRIES
  • lemon juice
  • berry
  • marsala
  • sugar
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Tiramisù al pistacchio

  • acqua
  • caffè
  • crema di pistacchio
  • granella di pistacchio
  • mascarpone cheese
  • panna fresca
  • savoiardi
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Gelati Tiramisù

  • bagna al caffè
  • cacao
  • cioccolato fondente
  • latte condensato
  • panna liquida fresca
  • yogurt al caffè
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Tiramisù in bicchiere

  • cacao amaro
  • caffè tazzine freddo
  • chicchi di caffè
  • mascarpone cheese
  • panna fresca
  • perline di cioccolato
  • savoiardi
  • zucchero velo
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Old-School Tiramisù

  • cocoa powder
  • vegetable oil
  • heavy cream
  • dark rum
  • sugar
  • coffee
  • mascarpone cheese
  • salt
  • ladyfinger
  • egg yolk
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Argentina-Style Tiramisù

  • coffee liqueur
  • mascarpone cheese
  • sugar
  • espresso
  • heavy cream
  • cocoa powder
  • egg
  • argentine vanilla ladyfinger
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Tiramisù

  • cocoa powder
  • mascarpone cheese
  • sugar
  • black coffee
  • italian savoiardi cooky
  • egg

Ingredient Breakdown

 
mascarpone cheese
savoiardi
sugar
caffè
zucchero
cacao amaro
cocoa powder
heavy cream
egg yolk
tuorli
espresso
acqua
ladyfinger
zucchero velo
marsala
panna fresca
dark rum
salt
egg
bittersweet chocolate
rum
uovum
acqua fredda
burro
formaggio fresco spalmabile
gelatina
panna fresca liquida
crema pasticcera senza lattosio al limone
curcuma
fialetta aroma limone
latte di riso
limoni
mascarpone senza lattosio
panna fresca senza lattosio
scorza di limone
albumi
farina
acqua temperatura ambiente
granella di pistacchi
olio di sesamo
pistacchi
edible flower
lemon juice
whipping cream
berry
brown sugar
italian ladyfinger
crema di pistacchio
granella di pistacchio
bagna al caffè
cacao
cioccolato fondente
latte condensato
panna liquida fresca
yogurt al caffè
caffè tazzine freddo
chicchi di caffè
perline di cioccolato
vegetable oil
coffee
glass
amaretti cooky
coffee liqueur
argentine vanilla ladyfinger
orange
cointreau
black coffee
italian savoiardi cooky

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • mascarpone cheese 69%

Usual Ingredients

  • savoiardi 44%
  • cacao amaro 38%
  • caffè 38%
  • zucchero 31%