Classic tiramisu

Ingredients (for 6 portions):

• 250 g mascarpone
• 3 eggs (separated into yolks and whites)
• 80 g sugar
• 200 g of ladyfingers
• 200 ml strong coffee (cooled)
• 2 tbsp amaretto (optional)
• Cocoa powder for dusting

Preparation:

Prepare the mascarpone cream

Beat the egg yolks with the sugar in a bowl until creamy and pale yellow in colour. Stir in the mascarpone one spoonful at a time until a smooth cream forms.

Beat the egg whites

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff and carefully fold into the mascarpone cream.

Mix the coffee and amaretto

Mix the cooled coffee with the Amaretto

Soak the ladyfingers

Dip the ladyfingers briefly into the coffee and amaretto mixture (not too long so that they don't soak) and place in a rectangular tin.

Layers

Pour a layer of the mascarpone cream over the soaked sponge fingers and smooth down. Then place another layer of ladyfingers on top and cover with the remaining cream.

Cooling

Leave the tiramisu to rest in the fridge for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) so that the flavours can develop.

Serving

Before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder and garnish with fresh mint leaves or chocolate shavings as desired.

Tip

For an alcohol-free version, you can omit the amaretto or replace it with a few drops of vanilla extract.

Buon appetito and have fun making it! 😊