Name: Tiramisu
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125ml) marsala, rum or brandy; 1/2 cup (125ml) strong black coffee; 250 gram sponge fingers (savoiardi); 500 gram mascarpone; 1 quantity vanilla pastry cream; 100 gram dark chocolate, grated; 2 tablespoon cocoa powder

Tiramisu

A classic and decadent dessert with coffee, cream and a lovely light sponge. This tiramisu recipe is simple but totally indulgent, especially with extra dark chocolate dusted on top!

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125ml) marsala, rum or brandy

1/2 cup (125ml) strong black coffee

250 gram sponge fingers (savoiardi)

500 gram mascarpone

1 quantity vanilla pastry cream

100 gram dark chocolate, grated

2 tablespoon cocoa powder

Method

1.Combine marsala and coffee in a jug. Arrange half of sponge fingers in base of a 5 x 18 x 28cm glass or ceramic dish and pour over half of marsala mixture.

2.In a large bowl, stir mascarpone until smooth and fold through Vanilla Pastry Cream. Spoon half over sponge fingers and sprinkle with half of grated chocolate.

3.Top with remaining sponge fingers and pour over remaining marsala mixture.

4.Spoon over remaining pastry cream mixture and sprinkle with remaining grated chocolate.

5.Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours before serving.

6.Dust with cocoa powder and cut into squares to serve.

Woman's Weekly Food

From classic Kiwi favourites, quick weeknight dinners and elevated meals for special occasions, our recipes are local and delicious and thoroughly tested so you know you can trust them to work. Discover tips and tricks to enhance your cooking skills, learn about seasonal ingredients, and stay up-to-date with the latest food trends. We're more than just recipes; we're your trusted kitchen companion.

Ingredients

Method

Related stories

Subscribe and save up to 38%