How long does it take to make Tiramisu?
Chill at least 8 hours, preferably overnight.
6 hr 4 minTotal
4 minActive time
6 hrSetting
Step by Step
| # | What to do | How long |
|---|
| 1 | Beat the yolks with the sugar | 1 min |
| 2 | Add the mascarpone and mix gently | 1 min |
| 3 | Whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. Fold them gently into the mixture | — |
| 4 | Dip the biscuits in the coffee for a second and arrange a layer in the dish | 1 min |
| 5 | Spread half of the mascarpone cream on top | 1 min |
| 6 | Repeat with another layer of biscuits and cream | — |
| 7 | Cover and chill in the fridge 6 hours, and dust the cocoa on top just before serving | 6 hr |
How to Tell It's Done
Tips
- Whip egg whites in a clean, dry bowl, without a drop of yolk.
- Dip for just a second: the biscuit keeps soaking up moisture from the cream in the fridge, and an over-soaked biscuit falls apart into mush.
Common Mistakes
- Mix the mascarpone gently and don't whip it: hard mixing separates the fat and the cream turns grainy and runny.
More Ways
- Dip each biscuit briefly in the coffee and arrange a tight layer on the bottom of the dish.
- Two layers of biscuits and two layers of cream, with the dish covered in plastic wrap.
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