Coffee Recipe: Tiramisu, its history, its legends, its recipes
Discover the delicious world of Tiramisu through a variety of recipes ranging from classic versions to innovative creations. Dive into the captivating history of this iconic dessert, rich in Italian legends. Let yourself be inspired to prepare a homemade Tiramisu that will impress your guests.
It is with great inspiration that I offer you several recipes for a great classic: Tiramisu.
There are many variations: everyone has their own recipe, their secret, their preferences. In this article, you will find classic and unconventional recipes, all delicious, so that you can choose the one that best suits your tastes.
The history of Tiramisu
Uncertain origins
The origin of Tiramisu remains mysterious: no cookbook mentions it before the 1960s. It appears that this dessert originated from the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region.
According to Italian culinary expert Giuseppe Maffioli, in the magazine Vin Veneto: rivista trimestrale di vino, grappa, gastronomia e varia umanità del Veneto (1981), the creation is attributed to pastry chef Roberto Linguanotto of the Alle Beccherie restaurant in Treviso, around the late 1960s.
Italian legends surrounding Tiramisu
Since its true origins are not known with certainty, several Italian legends have emerged.
Tiramisu Recipes
Over time, thanks to its adaptable ingredients and the layering of distinct tiers, Tiramisu has evolved: today we find versions with varied biscuits, with or without coffee, and even with fresh fruit.
Original Tiramisu Recipe
According to the History section, the first modern recipe came from Roberto Linguanotto. Here is his classic recipe.
Note: Since the origins are uncertain, it is difficult to claim which is the "true" original recipe.
Ingredients for 8 people
- 3 eggs
- 100 g brown sugar
- 1 packet vanilla sugar
- 250 g mascarpone
- 24 ladyfinger biscuits
- 50 cl unsweetened black coffee
- 30 g cocoa powder
Preparation
- Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
- Mix the yolks with the brown sugar and vanilla sugar.
- Add the mascarpone and whisk.
- Beat the egg whites until stiff and gently fold them in with a spatula.
- Quickly dip the biscuits in the coffee and line the bottom of the dish.
- Cover with a layer of mascarpone cream, then alternate biscuits/cream, finishing with the cream.
- Sprinkle with cocoa.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
My Selection of Tiramisu Recipes
I also offer you some original variations to surprise your taste buds.
Gingerbread Tiramisu with Poached Pears
Discover the complete recipe here: Gingerbread Tiramisu with Poached Pears.
Strawberry and Pound Cake Tiramisu
Recipe available here: Strawberry and Pound Cake Tiramisu
My Other Coffee Recipes
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