Three Generations, One Tiramisu
From Nonna’s kitchen to yours, this is our family tiramisu recipe:
Ingredients:
6 Eggs
1kg Mascarpone
1-2 Packets of Savoiardi Biscuits
12 Tablespoons of Castor Sugar
500ml Fresh Coffee
1x Shot of Coffee Liqueur (Your choice, may I recommend Tia Maria or Baileys Original)
1 x Chocolate of choice (Lindt Milk) to shave on top + Cacao Powder
Recipe:
Turn the Cafetera on
While the coffee is brewing, separate the egg yolks and egg whites into two large bowls
Beat the egg whites with half of the sugar (6 tbsp) until stiff peaks form, the texture should resemble meringue
Beat the egg yolks with the remaining sugar (6 tbsp) until pale, creamy and fluffy
Add 500g of mascarpone to the yolk mixture and fold through. Add the remaining 500g and mix until smooth
Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the cream mixture until fully incorporated. You should now have one bowl of light, airy cream
Pour the coffee into a shallow bowl, add a few ice cubes and a shot of your coffee liqueur of choice
Spread a layer of cream mixture on the base of your dish
Lightly dip the savoiardi biscuits into the coffee mixture (1-2 seconds per side) They should remain slightly firm, as they will soften overnight
Arrange the dipped savoiardi over the cream to form the first layer
Continue layering cream and biscuits until your hearts content
(Optional) On one layer, shave chocolate over the cream
Refrigerate overnight for best results
When ready to serve, dust generously with cocoa powder
Serve it cold, share it generously, and linger a little longer at the table
Con amore, sempre. Buon appetito.
Tiramisu Recipe
Passed down three generations
