Classic Italian Tiramisu

Classic Italian Tiramisu is a dessert recipe ready in 8 h 30 min. It makes 8 servings, each 470 kcal with 10 g protein. Intermediate level, 7 ingredients.

Recipe by @alessandrabrontsema, adapted and measured by Cookpath.

  • 8 h 30 mintotal
  • Intermediatelevel
  • 470kcal a serving
  • 10 gprotein
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Classic Italian Tiramisu

What is Classic Italian Tiramisu

A layered dessert of espresso-dipped sponge fingers and a mascarpone cream lightened with whipped egg whites, dusted with cocoa.

How to make Classic Italian Tiramisu

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Meal prep and storage

Let it rest in the fridge overnight and serve the next day.

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Classic Italian Tiramisu substitutions

Out of something, or cooking around an allergy. Each swap was checked against a source.

Eggs1 option
  • Flax egg or aquafaba (baking only) per egg (flax: 1 tbsp + 3 tbsp water; aquafaba 3 tbsp)

    Not in shakshuka, omelette, Caesar.

Mascarpone2 options
  • Full-fat cream cheese loosened with a splash of milk or cream 1:1 by weight

    Slightly tangier.

    Still contains dairy.

  • Plant-based cream cheese (check label) 1:1

    Many are nut- or soy-based; can split when boiled.

    Still contains soy and tree nuts.

Sponge fingers1 option
  • Schar gluten-free ladyfingers 1:1

    Page says it contains egg; only gluten is removed.

    Still contains eggs.