One of the most popular desserts in the whole world is the Italian tiramisu, which radically changes the idea of the pleasure of eating. Its name translates as "lift me up." Some chefs say that it appeared because of the too high calorie content of this delicacy, while others decode the name as words that are pronounced when you receive the highest pleasure from food. Whoever is right, but tiramisu really has unique taste. The classic tiramisu recipe must include mascarpone cheese, Savoyardi biscuit cookies and Marsala wine. You can try it in its true form only in Italy, as in other countries there is no way to use the freshest products for making tiramisu.
This dessert is not baked. It is left in the refrigerator for 6-8 hours. The original recipe for a classic tiramisu suggests that dessert can be served both portionwise in a bowl or glass, or in the form of a large cake. Chefs in many countries are constantly modernizing it, making tiramisu, similar to a cupcake or just cream. The classic Italian dessert resembles pudding. Despite its high calorie content, it is very light and delicate. Its taste cannot be compared with anything. In many restaurants in the world you can try it, and also, if desired and with some practice, you can cook tiramisu at home.
To do this, you will need 300 g of mascarpone cheese, 3 eggs, cold espresso, 200 g of biscuit cookies, a quarter cup of brandy or amaretto liquor, cocoa powder for decoration and dark chocolate. If it is not possible to purchase cheese, then fat cottage cheese can be used instead. Also, biscuit cookies are allowed to bake on their own or use a ready-made biscuit cake instead. So how to cook tiramisu?
First, the mascarpone cheese is kneading with a fork to a state of thick sour cream, and then using a mixer it is whipped. In a separate container, beat eggs and sugar to a thick white foam. Then the cheese and the resulting mass must be carefully mixed. It is necessary to pour coffee and half the prepared alcohol into the bowl. A cookie or biscuit is dipped in there and immediately laid out firmly on the bottom of the glass. On top of it, the resulting cream is carefully placed, and then again a layer of soaked biscuit. Do not allow the dough to become very wet, as it will take some of the moisture from the cream anyway. The cream is again laid out on the second layer of cookies. The glass is tightly covered with cling film and sent for several hours in the refrigerator. Before serving, you need to sprinkle it with cocoa powder and grated dark chocolate on top. You can finely chop the strawberries and put them on top, adding a few leaves of mint.
The recipe for a classic tiramisu does not suggest any additives in the cream. Of course, you can replace the mascarpone cheese with fat cottage cheese and cream, but the taste will not be the same. In part, this magnificent dessert can be compared with the American cheesecake, but the first undoubtedly wins in terms of taste. It can not be eaten on the go. Tiramisu is a delicacy of noble blood. Back in the 17th century, kings and their court subjects enjoyed it. According to one version, the recipe for a classic tiramisu was opened by a cook specially for the Duke Cosimo III de Medici, who said that dainty enhances male power. Be that as it may, but having once tasted this dish, surprising in its taste sensations, it becomes impossible to forget it. Tiramisu is difficult to compare with anything, they need to enjoy in a cozy, relaxed atmosphere. Resting in sunny Italy, you need to at least once try this unique dessert.