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    Home » Desserts » Rich and Creamy Tiramisu

    Rich and Creamy Tiramisu

    Published: Jul 12, 2012 · Modified: Feb 5, 2021 by HWC Magazine · 66 Comments

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    Rich and Creamy Tiramisu is a special Italian dessert with layered espresso lady fingers, cocoa and a mascarpone rich and creamy custard. 

    Rich and creamy Tiramisu

    Rich and Creamy Tiramisu is a timeless Dolce

    Just like that smart suit, your favorite leather briefcase, Rich and Creamy Tiramisu will never go out of style. This dessert is absolutely decadent, creamy and has a punch of caffeine kick. This recipe is usually served in a big 9 x 13 pan or larger. However, because it is so rich, we decided little personal perfectly portioned sized cup was a a good way to go.

    What is Dolce?

    An eating experience in Italy would not be complete without a little dolce at the end of a meal. Dolce means something sweet in Italian.

    However, narrowing down your choices of your dolce options can be quite a difficult task. Come and take a walking tour with me to explore some of Italy's finest decadent desserts and sweets. Rich and Creamy Tiramisu is one of our favorite dolce.

    Every street corner, opposite of course of the gelato shops, there are many Italian pastry and dolce shops. Inside you will find yummy decadent panforte.

    Rich and creamy Tiramisu

    What is Panforte?

    Panforte is kind of like an Italian fruitcake with nuts, honey, sugar, fruits and spices. They have many different kinds of panforte and some with even chocolate. These dessert like fruitcakes can be kept well wrapped for several months at room temperature. Of course I had to give it a try. I tried a traditional recipe with macadamia nuts and it was very sweet and delicious and only a very small slice was needed to make us a very happy camper.
    Rich and creamy Tiramisu

    What is a Ricciarelli cookie made with?

    A few blocks down, I walked into another pastry shop and tried 2 cookies. (I think I have mentioned before that this was not a spa diet trip by any means) The first cookie was called Ricciarelli and it was very light tasting. The biscuits are made using an almond base with sugar, honey and egg white.
    Rich and creamy Tiramisu

    What is a cavallucci cookie?

    Cavallucci is a rich anise biscuit made with almonds, candied fruits, coriander, flour and uses Tuscan millefiori honey, an essential element for the paste. One bite of this chewy Cavalucci biscuit and I was hooked. My mom and sister make an anise biscuit every Christmas and I fell in love. It is the whole texture thing for me. On the outside it is firm but when you take a bite your teeth sink into the dough and the essence of the anise flows through.
    Rich and creamy Tiramisu
    I would love to had a second cookie but there was just one more stop I had to make along the way. I had passed a dolce shop that had many little candies everywhere inside. They were each hand crafted to perfection, like a piece of art. Almost too pretty to eat.
    Rich and creamy Tiramisu
    So instead I caught my eye on something that I could easy carry in my purse (just in case I needed a little snack along my walking tour ) Pastiglie Leone are little delightful confectionaries that are just perfect balance of herbs and flavors in an easy to carry box.
    Rich and creamy Tiramisu
     My favorite was Fragola (strawberry) but there were even cool and more intense flavors like Balsamiche (balsamic vinegar).
    However, my most absolute favorite Italian dolce is a traditional Rich and Creamy Tiramisu!!! Tiramisu is has simple very fresh ingredients that make this Italian treat a blissful delight.
    Rich and creamy Tiramisu

    Why are the eggs in Italy so large?

    One of the main ingredients in a Tiramisu are Italian eggs that are colossal in size.

    Rich and creamy Tiramisu

    At first, I thought the eggs in Italy might be ostrich eggs or dinosaur eggs. However, I have been told they just feed the chickens very healthy organic feed and they are free range and happy chickens and they produce the biggest eggs I have ever seen. Essentially 1 colossal Italian egg is equivalent to about 1.5 large US eggs.
    Rich and creamy Tiramisu
    When I visited Florence, Italy we purchased our eggs through a trusted chicken farmer and bought and used raw eggs in our tiramisu. Actually, during the whole process had the "registered nurse" in me freaking out as the potential of Salmonella I may have just eaten. I was just fine as you can trust your eggs from the good chicken farmers in Italy.
    Rich and creamy Tiramisu
    If you can purchase your eggs through a trusted farmer or have your own chickens or live in a country where you can confirm that the eggs are free from Salmonella, bravo to you. I do not. So I started thinking about how I could take this lovely recipe that I learned how to make at the Food and Wine Academy in Florence and make it safe for everyone around the world.
    Rich and creamy Tiramisu

    What is Salmonella?

    As you may know, Salmonella is a type of food poisoning caused by the Salmonella Bacterium. I do not want to go into all the gory gastrointestinal details of the signs and symptoms of this type of food poisoning, but it is not pleasant, and people can and do get very sick from each and every year.
    Salmonella bacterium can lay hidden in beef, poultry, milk, eggs and even some vegetables.  Food may be contaminated during food processing or food handling.  Contaminated foods usually look and smell normal and that is why it is difficult to know if it is infected or not. This is why if you cannot trust your source for your food the only way to confirm that the bacterium is killed is by cooking your foods to at least 160 degrees F.
    Ok, the nurse will now step down from her soap box. The point to drive home is to "Temper your eggs or buy pasteurized eggs",  if you live in the USA.
    Rich and creamy Tiramisu

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    Rich and Creamy Tiramisu

    Rich and Creamy Tiramisu is a special Italian dessert with layered espresso lady fingers, cocoa and a mascarpone rich and creamy custard. 
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Desserts
    Cuisine: Italian
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 632kcal
    Author: HWC Magazine

    Ingredients

    • 6 eggs
      USA egg or 4 colossal Italian eggs
    • 6 tablespoon water
    • 1 pound mascarpone cheese
    • ½ cup sugar
      or sugar alternative
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt pinch
    • 24 lady fingers
      mini or 12 regular sized cut in half
    • 1 cup coffee
      extra strong brewed or espresso
    • 6 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Separate eggs yolks from egg whites very carefully using your fingers.
    • Combine egg yolks and water in heavy saucepan. Cook over very low heat, whisking constantly, about 15 minutes. (Use a cooking thermometer to confirm that it reaches 160 degrees). Then take the egg yolk mixture and put in freezer to help with the cooling process.
    • Stir mascarpone cheese into the cooled egg yolks.
    • Combine 4 egg whites, sugar and salt in top of double boiler over hot water. Cook, over very low heat, beating with hand-held mixer on medium speed. You can also whisk egg whites using your strong muscles for about 15- 20 minutes or until your arms feel like they are going to fall off or until your whites hold firm peaks and temperature reaches 160 degrees. (Your egg whites should be firm enough that you could safely hold the  egg white bowl upside down over another persons head without them getting egg in their hair)
    • Fold in about ⅓ of the egg whites into egg yolk mixture carefully. Then carefully fold in remaining egg whites to keep them fluffy.
    • In a shallow bowl pour the strong brewed coffee and any liquor as desired. Dip the lady fingers for a quick coat on both sides into the strong coffee bath. (Don't leave lady fingers in the coffee mixture more than a couple of seconds or they will turn into a soggy mess.)
    • Assembly: In your beautiful little individual glass containers dust a little of your powdered cocoa with a sieve. Next add 1-2 pieces of the coffee soaked lady fingers at the bottom of the glass. Next place a few spoonfuls of the yummy mascarpone mixture on top of the lady fingers and then one more dusting of cocoa powder. Repeat this layering process one more time ending with a light dusting of cocoa powder on the top and garnish with some plain non-coffee soaked lady fingers.  Refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days.
    • Serve rich and creamy tiramisu well chilled as a lovely ending to any meal.

    Notes

    optional : You can add cognac, frangelica, rum or any lovely ETOH addition your little heart desires to the coffee mixture before dipping in your lady fingers. 
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 632kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 337mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1541IU | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. jothetartqueen says

      July 16, 2012 at 5:31 pm

      love reading about your foodie adventures in Italy! the balsamic pastiglie Leone is something that I would try. my favourite 'dessert' in Italy would be the gelato. love the intense and rich flavours..and the way it melts in your mouth. Heaven! Other than that, I kind of found a lot of their desserts a little too sweet for my liking.

      p.s love how you presented the tiramisu in the traditional way..

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 16, 2012 at 9:26 pm

        The balsamic Pastiglie Leone was a pretty intense unique flavor. So different in fact that I can't really describe it you will just have to try it your self one day and let me know what you think. Thanks I am glad you liked the classic Tiramisu. Have a great week. BAM

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        • jothetartqueen says

          July 18, 2012 at 3:43 pm

          I'll definitely look out for it the next time I head to Italy. =) will let you know then. have a great week yourself!

    2. ioanna aggelidaki says

      July 16, 2012 at 2:47 pm

      .......... sinful tiramisu!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 17, 2012 at 8:28 am

        I know how you feel, I try not to think about the calorie content instead I limit myself to a one cup portion instead of the big tray. Take care, BAM

        Reply
    3. kitchenriffs says

      July 16, 2012 at 2:13 am

      I'm thoroughly enjoying your Italian adventures. And your tiramisu recipe looks great. Oddly, even though I really like this dish, I've never made it! I really should someday. Good warning about egg safety. I sometimes buy pasteurized eggs when I'm making something where I'm not able to heat it enough to ensure safety. Anyway, good post - thank you.

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      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 16, 2012 at 9:27 am

        I wish my Italy trip never ended but am happy to share with you my fun experiences. I really wish HK had pasteurized eggs here, very difficult to find, so one must make sure that all egg temperatures reach at least the 160 F mark. Safety first! Take care, BAM

        Reply
    4. rsmacaalay says

      July 15, 2012 at 4:38 pm

      That fruit cake sounds intriguing, several months of aging, I wonder how it taste

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 15, 2012 at 7:16 pm

        Panforte is amazing. It is chewy an has a slight citrus and nut taste, that is the traditional flavor but there is a even a dark chocolate flavor and nut and as you can imagine it is to die for.

        Reply
    5. Bernice says

      July 14, 2012 at 11:31 pm

      This looks wonderful!!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 15, 2012 at 7:40 pm

        Thank you Bernice. I was looking on how to respond on your website as I wanted to leave a comment but was unable to so I will respond here... "the addition of bacon on to your kabobs is a fantastic idea as chicken can get dry and my boys always say anything with bacon is always better so you have my teenagers vote. Take care, BAM

        Reply
        • Bernice says

          July 17, 2012 at 9:11 am

          Thank you! To comment you have to click on the recipe name, and then scroll to the bottom for the comment section. And yes, it does not take long for chicken to dry out on the grill. We always marinade before grilling. Plus a lot of trial and error!

    6. kathleen1richardson says

      July 14, 2012 at 10:30 pm

      I want to place my order for one of everything if you return to Italy! Second choice ~ please adopt me!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 15, 2012 at 7:36 pm

        Actually Kathleen, I am seriously thinking about either returning to Italy or maybe Spain in the fall. Put in your requests in now. (Until then I have put myself on a Cantonese Steamed fish and vegetable diet as a preparation of the overindulgence I will endure while in Europe) Take care, BAM

        Reply
    7. Carine says

      July 14, 2012 at 5:06 am

      All this is so yummy! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 14, 2012 at 9:21 am

        Thank you very much for thinking of me. Have a great weekend. BAM

        Reply
    8. spree says

      July 14, 2012 at 12:10 pm

      What a glorious trip Bam! (Those Italians know how to eat well don't they?! Sounds like you took full advantage!) Love tiramisu and this recipe of yours looks delectable!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 15, 2012 at 7:34 pm

        Brought my eating pants to Italy! I loved it so much now am planning to go back. Take Care, BAM

        Reply
    9. bitsandbreadcrumbs says

      July 13, 2012 at 11:55 pm

      Tiramisu is probably my all time favorite dessert, and I'm so happy (I think) to see a version where you can make the egg yolks safe...a reason I don't make it so often, but now I can...which is why I only think I am happy! 😉 Yours looks fabulous, and what a great trip. I enjoyed peeking into all the shops and seeing the beautiful goodies!

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 14, 2012 at 9:25 am

        Italy was such a fun culinary trip and I am glad I can take you along on my walking tours.
        The most important part of this recipe is to make sure that your eggs reach the 160 F degree mark as this is the point where Salmonella and other unwanted items are killed. Have a fantastic weekend. BAM

        Reply
    10. Healthy World Cuisine says

      July 13, 2012 at 8:45 am

      I love the combination of the pure powdered cocoa, and strong coffee flavor with the delicate sweetness of the mascapone cream. Very rich and very delightful.

      Reply
    11. Asmita (@FoodieAsmita) says

      July 13, 2012 at 8:11 am

      Hi Bam,
      This just looks insanely delicious! Craving it now.

      Reply
    12. Sammie says

      July 13, 2012 at 7:07 am

      oh Bam! I love all your Italian-inspired dishes! Your Tiramisu just looks sooo authentic! I made sure to try a Tiramisu when I was in Italy!! haha.. Never knew Italian eggs were different from regular ones though!! yummyyy

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 13, 2012 at 8:43 am

        Italian free range organic eggs are super huge. I have never seen anything like it before. So please make sure that if you do live anywhere the eggs are normal size that this recipe calls for 4 Italian eggs for 6 persons but you need to increase the recipe so that 1 Italian egg is about 1.5 regular large US eggs. (So you can see exchange measurement for this on my recipe) I hope you have a fantastic weekend. BAM

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    13. Courtney says

      July 13, 2012 at 5:44 am

      I swear I would gain so much weight if I were in Italy for any amount of time. Everything looks SO darn good!! As does this Tiramasu - I just wished I wasn't the only one in our family who enjoyed it.

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 13, 2012 at 8:39 am

        Seriously this is NOT a place to go and try to loose weight. LOL
        That is what is so perfect about the single servings. Just divide the ingredients by 6 and you can make one all for your self! Take care, BAM

        Reply
    14. Just A Smidgen says

      July 13, 2012 at 4:23 am

      As I read through, I was wondering (and hoping) you were going to make one of these wonderful desserts! I adore tiramisu and have no probs with tempering since I've done that for meringue icings lots. It's actually fun to do:) I hope you recreate those anise biscuits.. I'd be up for making those as well!

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      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 13, 2012 at 8:37 am

        Anise biscuits are beautiful. I will have to consult my mom and sister for their secret Italian recipe and see if they are will to share.... We usually make these during the Christmas holiday. Take care, BAM

        Reply
    15. dianeskitchentable says

      July 13, 2012 at 3:44 am

      Those photo's... you're killing me. I want them all & right now. I've never tried to make tiramisu before but I think you've just inspired me. I'm really interested in these pasterized eggs that ChgoJohn's talking about.

      Reply
      • Healthy World Cuisine says

        July 13, 2012 at 7:48 am

        Thank you. We do not have these pasteurized eggs here in Hong Kong very often but this is also a good option for the tiramisu if you can find them in your local stores.

        Reply
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