- Ingredients:
- 16 sponge cakes or gingerbreads
- 400 g of mascarpone
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 yolk
- 50 g of chocolate fondant
- 1 dl of whipping cream
- 2 cups of coffee
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Powdered sugar
Of Italian origin, tiramisu has become one of the star desserts in any cookbook. Why? Because it is very easy to prepare and it is to suck your fingers. In just 25 minutes you can have it ready and you don't even need to bake it. Just a fridge.
How to make tiramisu step by step
- Prepare the cream. To do this, first mix the mascarpone, along with the egg yolk and sugar. Then, melt the chocolate together with the cream and add it to the previous mixture.
- Soak the cakes. Put the coffee in a bowl and, when it is cold, soak the cakes until they are soft.
- Assemble the dessert. Put half of the cakes in the base of a square or rectangular dish. Cover them with half of the cream that you had previously prepared. And repeat: top with a layer of biscuits and another of cream.
- Final touches. Sprinkle the cocoa on top first. Then sprinkle with the icing sugar as well. And leave it in the refrigerator for a few hours so that it sets and is well settled. Normally from one day to another and at least about 12 hours.
Infinity of variations
The classic tiramisu is made based on soletilla or gingerbread biscuits and mascarpone, but there are infinite variations depending on the tastes or according to the availability of the ingredients. The biscuits, for example, can be replaced by rectangular cookies. And the mascarpone, for whipped cream or an egg cream. If you want to try something new and different, go for the light strawberry tiramisu.
Version suitable for all audiences
If you want to avoid being too exciting, substitute decaffeinated coffee for regular coffee and it will be suitable for children and people who cannot drink caffeine. There are also those who add a little sweet liquor to coffee, an ingredient that is better to do without in the children's version.
The power of chocolate
Despite its high caloric content –509 calories per 100 grams– chocolate is very beneficial for the body, which is why it has become an ally of health. It is mainly due to cocoa flavonoids, substances that exert an antioxidant action on the body and, mainly, on the heart and blood vessels. Are you hungrier for chocolate? So, you shouldn't stop reading these recipes only suitable for chocolate addicts.
