Hi everyone! I'm Cassandre, and today we're making one of the easiest and most delicious Italian classics: tiramisù.
Ingredients
- 53g granulated sugar
- 100ml espresso
- 340g mascarpone cheese
- 30g rum (15g for filling, 15g for coffee mixture)
- 2 medium egg yolks (about 38–40g total)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- 9–10 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
Instructions
Prepare the coffee mixture
In a wide, shallow dish (large enough to dip a ladyfinger), mix the espresso and 15g of rum. Set aside to cool.
Make the Zabaione (Sabayon)
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and the remaining 15g of rum until pale and slightly thick. Prepare a double boiler: bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer, then reduce to low heat. Place the bowl over the pot (the bottom should not touch the water). Whisk continuously until the sugar dissolves and the mixture reaches 70°C. Remove from heat and continue whisking until it cools to room temperature.
Combine with mascarpone
Add the mascarpone to the cooled zabaione and mix on the lowest speed until just combined. Do not overmix, or it may separate.
Assemble the tiramisu
Use a container about 14cm long, 12cm wide, and 6cm high. Briefly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture (no more than one second per side) to avoid sogginess. Layer the bottom with dipped ladyfingers, spread half of the mascarpone mixture over them, then add another layer of ladyfingers, and top with the remaining mascarpone mixture. Smooth the surface or create a decorative pattern. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. Before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder.
Tips for success
- Zabaione: Whisk yolks, sugar, and rum until pale and thick before heating to prevent curdling. Heat to 70°C to pasteurize the eggs. Continue whisking after heating to cool quickly and prevent a skin from forming.
- Mascarpone: Do not overmix or leave at room temperature too long. Take it out of the fridge only 5–10 minutes before using to avoid separation.
- Alcohol: Traditional tiramisu uses Marsala wine, but it can be hard to find. Rum, brandy, or coffee liqueur work well as substitutes.
- Ladyfingers: Dip quickly—one side only, then brush the other side if needed. The ideal texture is moist like cake, not soggy.
If you want to make your own ladyfingers, check out our matcha tiramisu recipe for a homemade version.
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