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Quick tiramisu
No lecithin, no light mascarpone. The authentic Italian recipe, in a simplified version.
Prep time
20 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Calories
540 kcal
Nutrition facts
- Calories
- 540 kcal
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 49 g
- Fat
- 34 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
For 4 servings
Ingredients
- 250gMascarpone
- 3Eggs (yolks and whites separated)
- 80gSugar
- 200mlStrong espresso, cooled
- 16–20Ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- Unsweetened cocoa powderFor dusting
Steps
- 1
Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until pale. Fold in the mascarpone with a spatula.
- 2
Beat the egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold into the mascarpone cream.
- 3
Quickly dip the ladyfingers in the coffee (1 second per side — don't soak them).
- 4
Layer the cookies and cream in a dish, finishing with cream. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
- 5
Dust with cocoa powder just before serving.
Tip
To lighten: replace half the mascarpone with ricotta (~-110 kcal/serving).
Tags
vegetarianmake aheaddinner party dessert