To make the best tiramisu with cream, use fresh and high-quality ingredients like eggs and coffee for a rich and flavourful result. Make sure you soak the ladyfingers thoroughly to make them moist and tasty. This will also prevent them from becoming too hard and dry, but be careful not to soak them too long as this will make them mushy. To get neat, square slices when cutting into the dish, assemble it in a rectangular glass mould. This also showcases the individual layers beautifully. Remember to chill the dessert in the fridge for a few hours before serving to allow it to set. To save time, you can easily prepare it 1 day in advance and store it in the fridge wrapped with cling film. It is the perfect make-ahead dessert!
With our easy tiramisu recipe, you can easily make the beloved Italian dessert at home. Below, you can find more information on the delicious dessert so you will have no trouble succeeding with it on the first try.
Whipped cream
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250 ml |
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Egg whites
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2 |
Sugar
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200 g |
Egg yolks
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3 |
Sugar
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3 tbsp |
Yoghurt
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240 ml |
Crushed nuts
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150 g |
Coffee
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240 ml |
Ladyfingers
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13 |
Cocoa
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2 tbsp |
Cranberries
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2 tbsp |
Indulge in a classic Italian dessert with a Middle Eastern twist. Our Middle Eastern tiramisu with cream has you biting into layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers sandwiched between a smooth and rich filling made from whipped cream with a consistency similar to pudding and crème fraiche. The natural flavour of the cream is so delicious you will not be able to resist a second slice. The combination of the creamy filling and ladyfingers creates a symphony of rich, sweet, and creamy flavours with a hint of coffee. The final layer is dusted with bittersweet cocoa powder and sprinkled with dried cranberries for extra sweetness. Perfectly paired with a hot cup of your favourite coffee or tea, this sweet treat is sure to satisfy your cravings after a fast.
Need more inspiration for sweet dessert treats? Take a look at our recipes for basbousa with coconut and yogurt, colourful fruit salad with whipped cream, or balah al sham topped with crushed pistachios.
The classic Italian coffee dessert is not just a treat for coffee lovers but also a perfect iftar option during Ramadan. With its delicious taste and easy preparation, it is perfect for breaking the fast. The layers of light and crisp ladyfingers dipped in coffee or espresso combined with the custard-like filling made from a mixture of eggs, yogurt, and whipped cream, create a perfect unity of textures and flavours that will delight your senses. A sprinkle of cocoa powder on top ties the flavours together with a subtle bitterness and provides a delicious contrast to the sweet aromas in the yogurt tiramisu with cream.
A great coffee selection can make or break this dessert. It is important to choose an aromatic and rich coffee that enhances the flavour of the dessert and is strong enough to balance the richness of the cream and eggs. One of the best options is to use espresso for tiramisu, as it yields the richest flavour and aroma.
Espresso is a concentrated coffee that is made by forcing hot water through finely-ground beans under high pressure. This results in a strong and flavourful coffee that is perfect for moistening the ladyfingers. Look for a medium to dark roast, as the flavour profile is both assertive and bold and tends to lean toward chocolatey notes, which ties off the chocolate-coated tiramisu flavours perfectly.
Once you have got the basics down, try switching things up with a pistachio or chocolate tiramisu. To make tiramisu with chocolate, prepare a rich, dark chocolate ganache and layer it with the cream and ladyfingers. For a crowning touch, ramp it up a notch with dark chocolate shavings and dried cranberries. It is a delicious twist on the classic Italian dessert.
For a pistachio tiramisu, process or blend pistachio in a food processor or blender until they are finely chopped. Add a bit of honey and vegetable oil to the nuts and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir the pistachio mixture into the cream until it is completely incorporated. Layer the cream and ladyfingers and sprinkle with coarsely chopped pistachio.