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Italian Tiramisu served and ready to eat

Italian Tiramisu

Layers of coffee-soaked sponge with whipped mascarpone, cocoa and a hint of marsala — Italy's most loved dessert.

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30 minPrep
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8Serves
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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 100g caster sugar
  • 500g mascarpone
  • 3 tbsp marsala (or coffee liqueur)
  • 400ml strong espresso, cooled
  • 200g savoiardi (ladyfingers)
  • 3 tbsp cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Whisk the egg yolks with sugar until pale and thick.
  2. Beat in the mascarpone and marsala until smooth.
  3. Whip the egg whites with salt to stiff peaks.
  4. Fold the whites gently into the mascarpone mixture.
  5. Quickly dip each ladyfinger in espresso (don't soak) and arrange in a single layer.
  6. Top with half the cream.
  7. Repeat the layers.
  8. Cover and chill at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  9. Dust generously with cocoa just before serving.
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Tara’s tips

  • Dip ladyfingers quickly — over-soaked and they fall apart.
  • Make a day ahead for the best flavour.

Serving suggestions

  • Best chilled, with extra cocoa on top.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 3 days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Alcohol-free version?

Skip the marsala and use a tablespoon of vanilla extract instead.

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