Ingredients
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1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
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1 (8 ounce) package Cream Cheeseroom temperature
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1/2 cup powdered Sugar
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2 tablespoons Light Rum
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1 (3 ounce) package Ladyfingersabout 12
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1/2 cup cold prepared Espresso
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2 teaspoons Baking Cocoa
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Variations
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Instead of light rum, use Rum Extract
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Instead of espresso, use strong Coffee
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Use Maraschino cherries with stems for garnish
Steps for Modern Tiramisu Dessert
1
Done
1 Minute
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Prepare the whipping creamPour the whipping cream into a medium bowl, and place it in the refrigerator to chill. The cream will whip better in a cold bowl. |
2
Done
3 Minutes
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Mix cheese, powdered sugar, and rum |
3
Done
4 Minutes
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Beat the whipping creamBeat the whipping cream on high speed until stiff peaks form. Gently spoon the whipped cream onto the cream cheese mixture. To fold together, use a rubber spatula to cut down vertically through the mixtures, then slide the spatula across the bottom of the bowl and up the side, turning the mixtures over. Rotate the bowl one-fourth turn, and repeat this down-across-up motion. Continue mixing in this way just until ingredients are blended. |
4
Done
3 Minutes
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Prepare the bottom of Tiramisu |
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Done
3 Minutes
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Make the second Layer |
6
Done
2 Minutes
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The tiramisu is almost doneSprinkle the cocoa over the top of the dessert. If you have a small strainer, place the cocoa in the strainer and shake it over the dessert. Otherwise, shake the cocoa from a spoon. Cover and refrigerate about 4 hours or until the filling is firm. Garnish each serving with a cherry. |
Additional Info for Modern Tiramisu Dessert
Aaah! The Tiramisu dessert! This recipe is “borrowed” from an Italian cook who is specialized in Italian Desserts, including Tiramisu. Indulge yourself with the most famous and well-known Italian Dessert in the world: Tiramisu!
Content on this page
- Did you Know?
- About the Tiramisu Recipe, the awesome Italian dessert
- Lighter Version
- The History and Use of Tiramisu
- Why using Ladyfingers?
- What can be used instead of ladyfingers?
- Is Tiramisu supposed to be soggy?
- How do you fix soggy tiramisu?
- What garnish can be used for a better design?
- Notes and Tips
About the Tiramisu Recipe, the excellent Italian dessert
The word Tiramisu (from Italian “Tira mi sù“) means “Raise me up“, and probably the name is given due to its aphrodisiac and energy-giver properties. My “borrowed recipe” (he knows and agreed to post it on my cookbook site) is simple, yet very tasty… what am I saying? It’s the best recipe for Tiramisu I ever had, no wonder I didn’t change anything in its ingredients and steps. Another thing about this dish, is don’t eat it after 6 PM because you’ll have sleeping problems. The key ingredients to this great Tiramisu are the light rum, ladyfingers, cold prepared Italian espresso (let’s say.. Lavazza), and the cream cheese.
Lighter Version
To have a lighter version of this Italian dessert, for 8 grams of fat and 165 calories per serving, use reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel) instead of regular cream cheese. Use 2 cups frozen (thawed) reduced-fat whipped topping for the whipping cream.
The History and Use of Tiramisu
I said earlier that Tiramisu has aphrodisiac and energy-giver properties, therefore in the 19th Century was eaten (mostly by Men) at the end of the evening in order to reinvigorate them and solve the problems they may have had with their marital duties. It was like a natural Viagra from the 19th. Back in the days, the Tiramisu was prepared with a very strong ristretto instead of espresso.
Academia Del Tiramisu notes: Historical records state that Tiramisù originated in Treviso in 1800. It is said that this dessert was invented by a clever “maitresse” of a house of pleasure in the centre of Treviso.
Why using Ladyfingers?
Ladyfingers are the principal ingredient in many dessert recipes, such as trifles and charlottes, and many times are used for the sponge element of tiramisu. The Ladyfingers are typically soaked in sugar syrup, liqueur, rum, coffee, or espresso for the dessert tiramisu. The taste of Ladyfingers gives a more extraordinary flavor to the modern Tiramisu dessert.
What can be used instead of ladyfingers?
Like any other recipe, the ingredients can be substituted, but you’ll risk changing the flavor and not liking the result. The ladyfingers also have a positive effect (used for tiramisu) because they absorb coffee or rum without completely disintegrating.
As per leaf.tv source, to substitute for the commercially produced cookies, purchase a whole plain sponge cake or an angel food or pound cake. Cut it into 4-inch oblongs and dry them in a 250-degree oven before assembling the tiramisu.
Is Tiramisu supposed to be soggy?
No, it isn’t supposed to be soggy! Ladyfingers are incredibly absorbent because they are made from a sponge cake-like batter. When you dip them in coffee or espresso for too long, it will absorb too much liquid, and the result is unwanted as it makes everything too soggy and wet.
How do you fix soggy tiramisu?
For fixing the soggy Tiramisu, you can’t do much, but you can try. If you haven’t assembled the Tiramisu yet, pour any excess liquid off and refrigerate the cream to firm it. You can also blot it with paper towels and keep it well chilled. But this will work only if the dessert isn’t yet assembled.
What garnish can be used for a better design?
You can sprinkle some coffee beans, small pieces of chocolate or chocolate shavings on the tiramisu, and garnish it with Maraschino cherries with stems… For a better design, you can place a spoon or fork on the plate, next to tiramisu, sprinkle it with cocoa, then raise the spoon or fork slowly. The effect and design are awesome!
Notes and Tips
- Essential Equipment: electric mixer or hand beater; 8-inch square pan or 9-inch round pan.
- Ladyfingers are small, oval-shaped cakes usually found in the bakery department or freezer section of the supermarket.
- Tiramisu may be frozen; be sure to cover it tightly. Allow thawing several hours in the refrigerator before serving.