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Authentic and easy to make♪ Tiramisu

4.4

(100 reviews)

Time

180mins–

Here’s a popular tiramisu dessert recipe! This easy yet authentic version is made with biscuits. Follow the steps carefully and you can make delicious homemade tiramisu at home♡ The biscuits are soaked with plenty of coffee mixture, which pairs perfectly with the rich mascarpone♪ It’s also an ideal dessert for entertaining. *The ingredients and method have been revised for even better results.

  • Calories

    437kcal

  • Carbs

    31g

  • Fat

    30.2g

  • Protein

    9.4g

  • Net Carbs

    30.4g

  • Sodium

    157.2mg

* Per serving (based on 6 servings)

* Nutritional values are based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan and may differ from U.S. food composition data.

* Sodium is estimated from the recipe's salt content (1 g salt ≈ 393 mg sodium).

Ingredients [ Makes one 800 ml square dish ]

  • biscuit20 (160 g)
  • unsweetened cocoa powderto taste
  • pasteurized egg white4
  • granulated sugar (for the egg whites)40 g

☆Mascarpone cream

  • mascarpone cheese400 g
  • pasteurized egg yolk4
  • granulated sugar (for the egg yolks)20 g

★Coffee mixture

  • instant coffee10 g
  • hot water150 ml
Cooking notes

Please Note

Enjoy as soon as possible.

Ingredients may vary by product and region. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please review all ingredient labels carefully before cooking. Consult your doctor or a registered dietitian if you have any health concerns.

Instructions

1

[Prep] Bring the mascarpone cheese to room temperature.

2

Put the instant coffee and hot water in a heatproof container. Add the biscuits, breaking them up as you go, and mix while crushing them so the coffee soaks in evenly.

Note:

Add coffee liqueur for a more grown-up flavor!

3

Put the egg yolks and granulated sugar (for the yolks) in a bowl and mix well until pale and thick.

Note:

Use fresh eggs.

4

In another bowl set over ice water, beat the egg whites with a hand mixer, adding the granulated sugar (for the whites) in several additions, until stiff peaks form.

Note:

Keep the egg whites chilled in the refrigerator until just before using.

5

Add the mascarpone cheese to the bowl from step 3 in several additions and mix until smooth. Add half of the meringue from step 4 and mix well. Then add the remaining meringue in 2 additions, folding gently with a rubber spatula each time. Transfer the mascarpone cream to a piping bag.

Note:

Mascarpone separates easily, so bring it to room temperature and avoid overmixing.

6

Spread half of the biscuit mixture from step 2 in a square dish. Pipe on the mascarpone cream and gently smooth it flat. Layer on the remaining biscuit mixture from step 2, then pipe on the rest of the mascarpone cream and smooth the top. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours.

7

Sift the unsweetened cocoa powder evenly over the top.

Note:

Be generous with the cocoa powder.

Reviews

4.4

(100 reviews)

*Automatically translated from reviews posted in Japan.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I changed the bottom layer to crushed cookies instead! I made a quarter of the recipe, and it was enough for two 100 ml cups. It was absolutely delicious ♡

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    My husband loves tiramisu, so I make it from time to time! If you follow the recipe, it turns out well every time. Mixing the ingredients is hard work, so I use a KitchenAid. The key points are to whip the meringue while keeping it chilled and to use a whisk. Also, I think it’s best to use only a minimal amount of coffee for soaking the castella, because too much makes it watery. Freshly made tiramisu is wonderfully fluffy and absolutely delicious. I also tried a matcha version, and it turned out well too. It doesn’t even require an oven, so it’s a fantastic recipe. Thank you very much.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It was so easy to make—just mix everything together! The store-bought mascarpone came in a 100 g package, so I made everything at one-quarter of the original amount. I used castella instead of ladyfingers, and it turned out wonderfully fluffy and absolutely delicious!!!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It was delicious ❤︎ It might have been a bit much for one person 😥 It felt just right for about four servings 😉 If you love tiramisu, it’s easy to make and delicious, so it’s a win-win 🤤 I’ll definitely make it again 😋

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I made this for the first time ( ˙ᵕ​˙ ) and made a half batch (><) My meringue got a little too soft, but after chilling it in the fridge, it firmed up and turned out just right ( . ̫ . ) It was unbelievably delicious.ᐟ.ᐟ I bought the ladyfingers at KALDI and the mascarpone cheese at AEON! It was the one in the red package! I want to make it again ᐡ. ̫ .ᐡ

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It was easy to make and turned out really delicious. My daughter made it for Valentine’s Day too and gave it to her boyfriend and friends as gifts. I put it into cups so each person could eat it easily. I’m making it again today.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I made this with decaf instant coffee. My child loved it and even asked for seconds. It’s easy to make, and the flavor and sweetness are just right. It’s so tasty and easy to eat that I have to be careful not to overeat... ヽ((◎д◎))ゝ I’ll definitely make it again many more times!

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    It was very easy to make, and everyone loved it! I reduced the sugar by about 10 grams, and it turned out not too sweet, but next time I make it, I think I might reduce it by another 5 grams or so (^ - ^) Besides this container, I was also able to make three lidded cups.

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    I went out of my way to buy ladyfingers to make this, and it turned out so delicious that it was absolutely worth it! It had an authentic flavor and tasted just like something from a shop. I brushed the coffee mixture onto both sides of the ladyfingers so they would absorb it, and it worked perfectly—they soaked up just enough without getting soggy. The slight bitterness of the biscuits and the sweetness of the cream were wonderfully balanced, and the cocoa powder tied everything together beautifully. My family loved it, and it disappeared in no time. It was so easy that I’ll definitely make it again 😏

  • 🇯🇵 User from Japan

    The recipe was easy to follow, and I was able to make it easily.