Name: Tiramisu – Classic Italian Dessert
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 380 min
Yield: 8-10 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups Boiling water; 2-3 tablespoons Instant coffee powder; 3/4 cup Icing sugar (confectioner's/powdered sugar); 3 Eggs; 500g Mascarpone cheese; 1 package (approx. 200-250g) Italian sponge finger biscuits; as needed for topping Broken/grated chocolate

Ready in

380 mins

Cuisine

Italian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

360 min

Serving

8-10 servings

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Recipe by The One Pot Chef on YouTube

Recipe Summary

This video demonstrates how to make a classic Italian Tiramisu, a rich and creamy dessert that is surprisingly simple to prepare. It features coffee-soaked sponge finger biscuits layered with a sweet mascarpone and egg cream, topped with chocolate shavings for an irresistible finish.

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All Ingredients - Coffee Mixture

Boiling water 2 1/4 cups
Instant coffee powder 2-3 tablespoons

All Ingredients - Mascarpone Cream

Icing sugar (confectioner's/powdered sugar) 3/4 cup
Eggs 3
Mascarpone cheese 500g

All Ingredients - Assembly & Garnish

Italian sponge finger biscuits 1 package (approx. 200-250g)
Broken/grated chocolate as needed for topping

Tools You'll Need

Baking dish
Hand mixer
Mixing bowl
Bowl

Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps

No Egg?
- 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
- 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.

⚠ Contains Allergens

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Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Coffee Mixture

Pour 2 1/4 cups of boiling water into a mixing bowl. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of instant coffee powder and stir until dissolved. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Mascarpone Cream Base

In another bowl, combine 3/4 cup of icing sugar with 3 eggs. Beat this mixture with an electric mixer for until it becomes smooth and thick.

Step 3: Combine Mascarpone Cheese with Egg Mixture

Add 500g of mascarpone cheese to the egg and sugar mixture. Beat with the electric mixer until just combined and smooth.

Step 4: Assemble the First Layer of Tiramisu

Take a large baking dish (approximately 30cm x 20cm and 5cm deep). Gently dip each Italian sponge finger biscuit into the cooled coffee mixture, allowing it to soak up the coffee. Arrange the soaked biscuits in a single layer at the bottom of the baking dish, trimming them if necessary to fit.

Step 5: Add the First Layer of Mascarpone Cream

Spread about half of the prepared mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the layer of coffee-soaked biscuits.

Step 6: Assemble the Second Layer

Repeat the process by adding another layer of coffee-soaked sponge finger biscuits on top of the mascarpone cream. Then, spread the remaining mascarpone cream mixture over the second biscuit layer, ensuring it's evenly distributed.

Step 7: Chill the Tiramisu

Cover the baking dish tightly with cling wrap. Refrigerate for a minimum of , or preferably longer (e.g., overnight), to allow the Tiramisu to set properly and for the flavors to meld.

Step 8: Garnish and Serve

Once chilled and set, remove the Tiramisu from the fridge. Sprinkle a generous amount of broken or grated chocolate over the top before serving.

Pro Tips

• Ensure the coffee mixture is completely cooled before dipping the biscuits to prevent burning your fingers.

• For a firmer Tiramisu, refrigerate for longer than the minimum 6 hours, ideally overnight.

• If mascarpone cheese is unavailable, you can substitute with a good quality, softened Philadelphia-style cream cheese.

Recipe Variations

• Add a quarter cup of coffee-flavored liqueur (like Kahlúa) or Marsala wine to the coffee mixture for an alcoholic kick.

• Instead of broken or grated chocolate, you can dust the top with cocoa powder for a traditional finish.

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