Tiramisu is a very popular classic italian dessert. It is a layer dessert made with ladyfinger, mascarpone cheese, coffee and some kind of alcohol like rum. This is also known as the pick me up dessert.
Classic Tiramisu Recipe
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About Tiramisu
Tiramisu (Italian: tiramisù from tirami su, "pick me up" or "cheer me up") is a coffee-flavoured Italian dessert. It is made of ladyfingers (savoiardi) dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of eggs, sugar, and mascarpone cheese, flavoured with cocoa. The recipe has been adapted into many varieties of cakes and other desserts.
Tiramisu which literally means Pick Me Up, One of the famous italian dessert. If you taste it once, i am sure you will pick it up wherever you get a chance too. It is that good. Many of us think that making this at home is quite complicated, but it is not. If you follow this recipe, you can make a fairly decent tiramisu right in your kitchen.
Easy Tiramisu Recipe without Eggs
Normally they use egg yolks and alcohol in tiramisu, But i left both of them and made a eggless version. You can never say it is completely eggless because of the ladyfinger, they have eggs in them. But if you want to make it completely eggless, instead of ladyfinger, you can use any eggless cakes. It will still taste good.
I prefer tiramisu made without eggs more than the other one. Because it is easy to make and still it is indulgent and delicious.
The real star of this cake is the coffee and mascarpone cheese. Coffee and mascarpone marries really well together and it really makes this cake unique.
Similar Recipes,
Homemade Ladyfingers
Ingredients for Tiramisu
Italian Ladyfinger Biscuits / Savoiardi
Lady finger is also called as Savoiardi, which is a delicious dry hard biscuits made using eggs, sugar, flour. This ladyfinger biscuits doesn't have any fat in them. So the biscuits turn out dry which helps in absorbing the coffee mixture.
Whipping Cream
Use full fat whipping cream for richer taste and texture.
Even though you can get perfect mascarpone cheese at stores. Making mascarpone at home is very easy and just needs 2 ingredients. Follow my recipe for that.
Powdered Sugar / Confectioners sugar
Icing sugar adds the thickness and sweetness to the dessert.
Instant Coffee or Strong coffee
Coffee is the predominant flavour in a tiramisu. So use good quality coffee.
Dark Chocolate and Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
Mainly used for decoration.
How to Make Tiramisu Cake (Eggless)
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Line a tray with plastic wrap and set aside.
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Take hot water in a jug, add in coffee powder and mix well. Chill this up.
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Now take cream in a bowl and use a beater to whip it up till it is thick. Set aside.
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Take mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, 2 tbsp of coffee liquid in a mixing bowl. Use a beater to whip this up till it is thick. Don't over beat or butter will be separated from this.
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Now fold over whipped cream in this very gently.
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Now line ladyfingers in the tray, pour coffee liquid all over it so it is soaked. Spread the cream mix over this. Dip ladyfingers in coffee mix and arrange it all over the cream layer, spread another layer of the cream mix. Now pop this in fridge and let it set overnight or for 5 to 6 hours.
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Now use a small sieve to dust cocoa powder all over it, and grate some dark chocolate all over it.
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Slice and serve.
Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you.
Classic Tiramisu Step by Step
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| Take whipping cream in a bowl and use a beater to whip this up |
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| pop this in fridge and let it set for few hours, i left it overnight |
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| Now remove the tray from fridge |
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| this is why i lined it with plastic wrap, unwrapping is so much easier.. you can just pull the whole thing off the tray and cut into pieces |
How to Make Individual Serving Tiramisu
The cool thing about this trifle is, it is easily portable. If you are having a picnic, you can assemble this in jam jars, pop a lid, refrigerate it overnight, now you can take them where ever you need to and it is very handy as well. I learnt this trick on youtube jam jar cake ideas.
Another great thing this, unlike other tiramisu which takes lots of hours to set, this one sets in a hour or a couple of hours. So you can enjoy it as soon as possible..
Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you..
How to Make Individual Tiramisu
- Take hot water in a jug, add in coffee powder and mix well. Chill this up.
- Now take cream in a bowl and use a beater to whip it up till it is thick. Set aside.
- Now take mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, 2 tblspn of coffee liquid in a mixing bowl. Use a beater to whip this up till it is thick. Dont over beat or butter will be separated from this.
- Fold over whipped cream in this very gently.
- Take your glasses, break a ladyfinger in the glass, pour coffee liquid all over it so it is soaked. Spread the cream mix over this.
- Now break couple more ladyfinger and pour coffee liquid over it. spread another layer of the cream mix.
- Pop this in fridge and let it set for a hour or couple of hours.
- Now use a small sieve to dust cocoa powder all over it, and grate some dark chocolate all over it. Serve
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1)Can we Over Whip Cream?
Don't over whip the cream and mascarpone cheese because it will make the separate and curdle.
2)Can we make tiramisu eggless?
If you want it completely eggless, instead of ladyfinger, you can use any eggless sponge cake. It may not be the traditional, but still it will taste great.
3)Which cheese is used in tiramisu?
You can leave out whipping cream in this recipe and just use the mascarpone cheese mix alone. But whipping cream makes the cream layer lighter and tastier.
4)Do you need alcohol in tiramisu?
You can make the coffee as strong as you like, you can even add few splashed of coffee liquor or any rum in the coffee liquid
Assembling Tiramisu Trifle
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| Now take your glasses |
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Ingredients
- 15 Ladyfinger Biscuits
- ½ cup Whipping Cream
- 1½ cup Mascarpone Cheese
- ½ cup Icing Sugar
- 1 tbsp Instant Coffee
- 1 cup Hot Water
- Dark Chocolate as needed for topping
- Cocoa as needed for topping
Instructions
- Line a tray with plastic wrap and set aside.
- Take hot water in a jug, add in coffee powder and mix well. Chill this up.
- Now take cream in a bowl and use a beater to whip it up till it is thick. Set aside.
- Now take mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, 2 tblspn of coffee liquid in a mixing bowl. Use a beater to whip this up till it is thick. Dont over beat or butter will be separated from this.
- Now fold over whipped cream in this very gently.
- Now line ladyfingers in the tray, pour coffee liquid all over it so it is soaked. Spread the cream mix over this. Now dip ladyfingers in coffee mix and arrange it all over the cream layer, spread another layer of the cream mix. Now pop this in fridge and let it set overnight or for 5 to 6 hours.
- Now use a small sieve to dust cocoa powder all over it, and grate some dark chocolate all over it.
- Slice and serve.
How to Make Individual Tiramisu
- Take your glasses, break a ladyfinger in the glass, pour coffee liquid all over it so it is soaked. Spread the cream mix over this. Now break couple more ladyfinger and pour coffee liquid over it. spread another layer of the cream mix. Now pop this in fridge and let it set for a hour or couple of hours.
- Now use a small sieve to dust cocoa powder all over it, and grate some dark chocolate all over it.
- Serve.
Notes
- Don't over whip the cream and mascarpone cheese because it will make the separate and curdle.
- If you want it completely eggless, instead of ladyfinger, you can use any eggless sponge cake. It may not be the traditional, but still it will taste great.
- You can leave out whipping cream in this recipe and just use the mascarpone cheese mix alone. But whipping cream makes the cream layer lighter and tastier.
- You can make the coffee as strong as you like, you can even add few splashed of coffee liquor or any rum in the coffee liquid.
Nutrition
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Anonymous
Hello Aarthi,
In your mascarpone recipe can you tell the fat percentage of the cream you used. Was it 30% fat or 36%?
Thanks in advance.
Anonymous
You kidding me right? You can't decide of you want to use 30% or 36%?
Anonymous
Yum...it surely looks delicious....!!
sandy
Thank god i saw the pictures...really its very helpful especially in my situation.. when i just read the recipe i thought it was the "vegetable lady's finger". he...he.. LOOKS SOOOO YUMMY.. i am definitely going to try this... thanks a lot aarthi for the pictures...
Anonymous
Yum ..yum...yum..
Navami
Lovely presentation!
Aarthi
@Anonymousit is low fat 25%
Sheela
Hi Aarthi,
can we use readymade sponge cake instead of lady fingers...Thanks in advance.
Aarthi
@Sheelayes u can use..
Sheela
Thanks dear for the prompt response...
Anonymous
Could u plz upload eggless spongecake recipe
Anonymous
I have tried this recipe and the outcome went well 🙂 Thanks for the recipe.
kokila
do we have to keep it in freezer or just refridge it
Aarthi
@kokilaU have to set this in fridge. Dont freeze it.
Anonymous
Did you use 25% whipping cream for this recipe too?
Aarthi
@Anonymousyes
Anonymous
Hi aarthi this cake recipe was awesome it came out very well and tasty for me. Thank u. Can u please put a recipe of home made whipping cream:)
Hira Raza
Thank you for such detail description of this yummy recipe.... Your pics and step by step process makes the recipe simple and easy for us...
sana
Aarthi is there alternative for mascarpone cheese that can be used??
Aarthi
@sanano alternative for that
chandu
Hi aarthi,
The mascarpone cheese you have shown before in cheese preparation is like a thick solid..but the one shown here is little liquidy..did u mix anything liquid with that..please let me know..want to try tomorrow..thanks in advance ��
Aarthi
@chanduit is looking little liquidy, but it is actually thick. It is homemade, hence looking like this
Kulsoom
Arthi, I have become a fan of your recipes because a) they are easy and b) they are made with easily available ingredients in India without relying on exotic and hard to source ingredients. I had caught the cooking bug when I was in US but after moving back to India got disappointed with lack of all those fancy ingredients. now your blog has rekindled my interest in cooking once again and I will definitely be trying a lot of your recipes. Thanks once again!
Diana
Hi Aarthi, you have mentioned recipes for mascarpone cheese and lady fingers. Will it be right to use the exact quantity of mascarpone cheese and ladyfingers we make from those recipes for this Tiramisu recipe? Hope I am conveying my doubt right.
Aarthi
@Dianayes it uses..
Diana Christopher
Thanks
nikita chhatani
Hey can v use hand blender instead of beater coz I don't have one .. Thank u in advance 😊
Aarthi
@nikita chhataniyes u can
Anonymous
Can you tell the weight of mascarpone cheese & fresh cream in grams?
Aarthi
@Anonymous it is around 250 grams or so..and whipping cream is 120 ml
Anto
Love Tiramisu Cake!! Looks delicious
Ars
Hey Aarthi.where can we get the ladyfinger biscuits.Is it available in India.pls help.thank you
Aarthi
@Arscheck this link
https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2015/02/homemade-savoiardi-recipe-italian.html
kavitha
Where we can get whipping cream
Aarthi
@kavithayou can get it in any big super market
Timiya
Can I use fresh cream instead of whipping cream?
Aarthi
@Timiyayes u can use fresh cream
Ars
Hey Arthi.can we use cream cheese instead of mascarpone cheese.and sponge cake instead of biscuits.thank u
Aarthi
You can try using it. But taste will be diff
Aarthi
@Arsu can use but it will taste a bit diff, still it will be yummy
Anonymous
Can u mention the brand of whipping cream u hav used in this recipe n also what brand hand mixer do u have ? Btw am frm chennai .thanx 🙂
Aarthi
I use nova hand blender
Kiruthiga
Hi aarthi. Can u tell me any brand name for whipping cream. In my place I don't get it. Thank u in advance 🙂
Aarthi
I used bakers whipping cream powder
Kiruthiga
Thank u aarthi
Unknown
Wow!!! Awesome will definitely try mam.. thank you for this amazing recipe
Archana
hi Aarthi
thank you so much for the recipe...it came out awesome!!! Only coffee liquid was bit more under the tiramisu...other than that ...just wowwww:-)
Thanks once again!!!
Dr. Amena
wonderful aarthi.........love your simple approach....mouthwatering...keep going dear !!
Faseeha Yaseen
How to prepare espresso coffee?
Aarthi
I ued regular instant coffee which i mixed with some water.
ravi
Hi, it says to put in fridge for 5 hours ...could I put it in the freezer instead for 5 hours just to be on the safe side? or if I put it in freezer would the timing be less if so how many hours should i leave it in freezer
Alisha
Hi aarthi
I wanted to know how much whipped cream will be obtained from 1 cup whipping cream?
Thank you