Tiramisu is the most iconic Italian dessert both inside and outside of Italy. This delicious dessert was born in the Lombardy region around Milan, that’s because it’s where mascarpone cheese is produced. While Americans often substitute the less expensive whipped cream for mascarpone, it’s the most important ingredient for the authentic integrity of this dish. Mascarpone has a more intense flavor, and by adding the egg whites you get a more velvety consistency than with whipped cream. Sandro’s recipe is the classic recipe everyone in Italy uses.
See our previous “Savoiardi” recipe for homemade lady finger cookies.
Ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 380 F.
500 g Mascarpone (2 + 1/4 cups )
5 TBS Sugar
5 Eggs
3 Cups Strong Coffee
Chocolate
Cocoa Powder
Savoiardi (lady finger cookies)
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 380 F.Make some strong coffee and put it in a wide container to cool down.
In two different bowls separate the white eggs from the yolk.
Add the sugar and mascarpone to the yolks and mix together until you get a smooth and creamy batter.
Whip the egg whites until they become completely firm and foamy.
Quickly dip the savoiardi in the coffee, layer them on top of the mascarpone mix and cover the cookies with a second layer of the batter. Chop some chocolate and sprinkle it on the top of the last layer. Repeat these layers until you have used all the mascarpone mix then cover the last layer with some cocoa powder.
Put the dish in the fridge and wait the following day to let the cookies soften up.
