When one thinks of a typical Italian dessert, tiramisu is surly at the forefront. Literally meaning, “pull me up”, this delicious Tuscan dessert has spread to the rest of the world, and has morphed into many different varieties, including even pineapple! Here, at our agriturismo in Tuscany, Rifugio Prategiano, our chef makes her traditional version to share with our guests and after a long day of sight-seeing, mountain biking, horseback riding or cyling in Tuscany, a nice dessert is waiting for you. Below we have provided one version of the Tuscan tiramisu.
Ingredients
2 Eggs
250g/8 oz Mascarpone
A packet of Savoiardi (Ladies Fingers)
or pavesini
Cocoa to decorate
2 Cups of Strong Expresso Coffee
Splash of Milk
Small glass of coffee liquor
50g Chocolate (your preference)
How to make the Tiramisu
1. Separate the eggs into
yolks and whites.
2. Beat the egg whites
until they form stiff peaks and set aside.
3. Beat the egg yolks and
sugar together to form a creamy paste.
4. Add the mascarpone and
mix until uniform.
5. Gently fold the egg
whites into the mascarpone mixture.
6. Make a bowl of strong coffee
(preferably espresso), and add a splash of milk.
7. Add the coffee liquor.
8. Dip each biscuit into the coffee
mixture until it is saturated, and move it to the bottom of a square glass pan.
9. Line the bottom of the pan with
cookies, and then cover with a layer of cream mixture.
10. Sprinkle grated chocolate on top.
11. Repeat with another layer of cookies
and cream, and top everything with coco and grated chocolate.
12. Before serving, put in the fridge for
at least two hours.
(Note: as this recipe is made with raw eggs it must be stored in the
fridge and consumed within a day or two)
You absolutely need to taste this speciality during your holidays in Tuscany !
You absolutely need to taste this speciality during your holidays in Tuscany !
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