Turkuaz Kitchen Tiramisu Recipe

This Tiramisu Recipe By Turkuaz Kitchen is made with egg whites, egg yolks, granulated sugar, flour, cornstarch, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, espresso, and cacao powder.

This classic Italian dessert recipe creates a dessert that takes about 8 hours to prepare, including chilling time, and can serve up to 8 people.

Turkuaz Kitchen Tiramisu Ingredients

For The Ladyfingers:

• 4 eggs, separated
• 120 g granulated sugar, divided
• 120 g flour
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar for dusting

For The Mascarpone Cream:

• 4 egg yolks
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 16 oz mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For The Tiramisu:

• 1 cup espresso, cooled
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 18-20 homemade ladyfingers
• 2 tbsp cacao powder, for dusting

How To Make Turkuaz Kitchen Tiramisu

Preparing The Ladyfingers:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Beat Egg Whites: In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form using an electric mixer. Gradually add half of the granulated sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes.
3. Mix Egg Yolks: In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and fluffy.
4. Combine: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture. Add vanilla extract.
5. Sift Flour: Sift the flour and cornstarch over the egg mixture and gently fold until just combined.
6. Pipe: Transfer the mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a 1/2-inch tip and pipe out the ladyfingers on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
7. Dust and Bake: Sprinkle with powdered sugar and bake for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheets.

Preparing The Mascarpone Cream:

1. Whisk Yolks and Sugar: In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolks and 3/4 cup sugar. Set the bowl over a pot of simmering water (double boiler method) and stir continuously for 7-8 minutes on low heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
2. Mix Mascarpone: In another bowl, combine mascarpone and 1 tsp vanilla extract, then add the cooled yolk mixture. Whisk gently until just combined.
3. Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Fold: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well incorporated.

Assembling The Tiramisu:

1. Prepare Espresso Mix: In a shallow bowl, combine the espresso, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tbsp granulated sugar.
2. Dip Ladyfingers: Dip each ladyfinger quickly into the espresso mixture, then lay them in a single layer in an 8×11-inch dish.
3. Layer Cream: Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
4. Repeat: Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with the remaining cream.
5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
6. Dust with Cacao: Before serving, dust the top with cacao powder.

Recipe Tips

• Beat Egg Whites Right: Make sure to beat the egg whites until they are very stiff but stop before they get lumpy. This helps your ladyfingers hold up when you bake them.
• Don’t Make Thick Ladyfingers: When you pipe out the ladyfingers, keep them thin, about 3/4 inch thick. Thick ladyfingers might not cook through.
• Dip Fast: Dip each ladyfinger in the espresso mix very quickly. If they soak too long, they will get too wet and your tiramisu will be mushy.
• Fold Cream Gently: Mix the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese softly to keep it fluffy. This makes your tiramisu light and creamy.
• Chill Well: Leave your tiramisu in the fridge for at least 6 hours, or all night. This time helps it set well and taste better when you eat it.

How To Store Tiramisu

• Refrigerate: Tiramisu can be stored in the refrigerator, covered tightly with plastic wrap, or in an airtight container, for up to 4 days.
• Freeze: To freeze, wrap the tiramisu in plastic wrap followed by aluminum foil to protect it from freezer burn. It can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

What To Serve With Tiramisu

Serve tiramisu with espresso, dessert wine, or cappuccino. You can also add fresh berries, gelato, whipped cream, or chocolate shavings for a tasty dessert.

Turkuaz Kitchen Tiramisu Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 700 kcal
• Protein: 10 g
• Fat: 50 g
• Carbohydrates: 60 g
• Sugar: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Cholesterol: 250 mg
• Sodium: 150 mg