Classic Italian Tiramisu
my version of the traditional italian recipe
Ingredientes
- 600 g mascarpone cheese
- 180 g white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- zest of one orange (optional)
- 400 ml strong coffee
- 3 tbsp Port wine or Brandy (optional)
- 24 ladyfinger biscuits (enough for 2 layers)
- cocoa powder
Preparação
- Prepare a strong coffee to your liking (it can be from pods or filter). Set aside to cool down.
- In the meantime, separate the egg whites and yolks. Beat the whites to stiff peaks in the mixer.
- In another bowl beat the yolks with the sugar.
- Add the mascarpone cheese, cinnamon and orange zest. Mix until incorporated.
- Carefully fold in the egg whites into the mixture, making sure to not overmix.
- Dip each ladyfinger biscuit in the cold coffee for only 1 or 2 seconds. Place them in a springform pan about 23 cm wide.
- Cover the first layer of biscuits with the mascarpone cream and smoothen it over.
- Repeat the two previous steps to make another tiramisu layer.
- Dust the top of the tiramisu with a generous amount of cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.