Classic Tiramisu with Coffee-Soaked Biscotti

Tiramisu with Biscotti Secchi
Category: Desserts
Serves: 6

Ingredients

Preparation Steps

1. Prepare the Coffee: Start by brewing the coffee so that it has enough time to cool down before use. Set it aside in a shallow dish for dipping the biscuits.

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2. Separate the Eggs: Carefully separate the egg yolks from the egg whites, ensuring that no traces of yolk remain in the egg whites, as this will prevent them from whipping properly.

3. Make the Cream Base: Using an electric mixer, beat the egg yolks with half of the sugar until the mixture becomes light, airy, and pale in color. Slowly add the mascarpone cheese in small batches while continuing to mix until fully incorporated. This will result in a dense and creamy mixture. Set this aside.

4. Whip the Egg Whites: Clean the beaters thoroughly and proceed to whip the egg whites. Add the remaining sugar gradually while whipping until stiff peaks form, indicating that they are fully whipped.

5. Combine the Cream and Egg Whites: Gently fold a spoonful of whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula. This helps to loosen up the cream. Then, carefully incorporate the rest of the whipped egg whites, a little at a time, gently folding from the bottom upwards to preserve the airiness of the mixture.

6. Assemble the Tiramisu: Start by dipping each dry biscuit (biscotti secchi) quickly into the cooled coffee, ensuring they are moist but not soggy. Arrange 6 of these biscuits in a single layer on a rectangular plate. Spread two tablespoons of the mascarpone mixture over the biscuits, smoothing it out with a spatula.

7. Layering: Continue layering the dipped biscuits and mascarpone cream in a similar fashion, creating a total of 6 layers. The final layer should be the creamy mascarpone mixture.

8. Finish with Cocoa: After the last layer, sprinkle unsweetened cocoa powder generously over the top of the tiramisu.

9. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight, to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled for a delightful, indulgent dessert.

Enjoy this classic Italian dessert with the perfect balance of creamy mascarpone, coffee-soaked biscuits, and a dusting of cocoa!