Traditional Italian Tiramisu
"I got the main recipe for this Tiramisu from the Sopranos Family Cookbook. I changed the Liquor to Frangelico and altered some of the measurements and it's perfect! Every time I am invited to a get together I am asked to bring this and my Manicotti! I hope you all enjoy it! It's best made the day before so that the ingredients have time to mix with each other!"
photo by Jonathan Melendez
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Serves:
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6-8
ingredients
- 1 lb mascarpone cheese
- 3 tablespoons Frangelico (any type of hazelnut liquor will do)
- 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 24 italian ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
- 1 cup espresso (room temperature)
- 2⁄3 cup bittersweet chocolate, shaved into small pieces
directions
- In a large mixing bowl combine the mascarpone cheese, Frangelico liquor and sugar.
- In a separate bowl whip the whipping cream till soft peaks form.
- Gently fold mascarpone mixture into the whip cream.
- In an 8x8-inch glass serving dish layer 1/2 the ladyfingers tightly on the bottom.
- Drizzle 1/2 the espresso over the ladyfingers, trying to saturate them evenly.
- Spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture on top of the ladyfingers.
- Sprinkle 1/2 of the shaved chocolate over the top.
- Layer remaining ladyfingers on top of the shaved chocolate. Again, you are looking to get a nice tight layer.
- Drizzle the remaining espresso over the ladyfingers.
- Spread the rest of the mascarpone mixture on top of the ladyfingers. You can either spread it nice and smooth with a spatula OR spread the mixture and create soft peaks for texture and appearance.
- Sprinkle the remaining shaved chocolate on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight for best results (at least 8 hours).
- Enjoy!
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Reviews
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I love tiramisu so much and this one is perfect! It sliced up beautifully and was a huge hit at my house. Will definitely be making again. -
I love it! I mixed in Bailey's with Kalhua and it turned out absolutely lovely! -
I also have the Soprano Family Cookbook and have made this Tiramisu countless times. It's always a hit. My best friend loves it and for her birthday, that's all she wanted so she could eat the whole pan and not share any of it! One alteration I make is using Cool Whip instead of taking the time to whip heavy cream. Its good and its fast! -
This is as close to traditional Tiramisu as it gets! It tasted just as good as tiramisu that we have had at 4 star Italian restaurants. Tastes even better if you make a day ahead and refrigerate overnight as recommended in recipe. Brought this with us to a party and everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe! Thaks ItalianMomof2!!!
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Very popular at our house. Lots of mmm's with this one. I did find it a little dry after 8hrs and will use another 1/2 cup of cream next time. I used Bailey's Irish cream as the liquor and will use it again next time. I know this one will be requested lots by the family. Thanks ItalianMomof2.
Tweaks
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I also have the Soprano Family Cookbook and have made this Tiramisu countless times. It's always a hit. My best friend loves it and for her birthday, that's all she wanted so she could eat the whole pan and not share any of it! One alteration I make is using Cool Whip instead of taking the time to whip heavy cream. Its good and its fast!
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I'm a work from home mom of two, born and raised in NY now living in Chattanooga, TN. I love cooking and reading cookbooks, I'm always looking for new ideas!
Being a true Italian, I have always loved making traditional dishes like Eggplant & Chicken Cutlet Parmigiana with a side of Spaghetti, Manicotti with homemade crepe's (none of those store bought shells for me), Pasta Fagioli and good old Tiramisu!
My goal in life is to open a restaurant or catering business. I have been dabbing in catering friends parties now and then, but to do it full time would be my dream come true!
