2022-11-06
By The Italian Chef
Italian Cuisine
Dessert
Use the "Yogurt" function on your Instant Pot to quickly make a smooth, creamy mascarpone. Just heat the milk and cream to the right temperature, add the mascarpone, and let the Instant Pot's built-in function do the hard work for you!
Combine strong coffee and sugar in the slow cooker, setting it to "Low" for about 2 hours. The slow infusion will deepen the flavor of the coffee syrup, which will soak into your ladyfingers for a rich, aromatic base to your tiramisu.
Preheat your air fryer and toast the ladyfingers at 350°F for about 5 minutes, ensuring they have a crisp, golden exterior. This adds extra texture to the tiramisu, giving it a slight crunch while still maintaining a soft inside after soaking in the coffee syrup.
Tiramisu is all about the quality of the ingredients. Use high-quality mascarpone cheese, fresh eggs, good quality coffee, and high-end cocoa powder.
The custard is made by mixing egg yolks, sugar, and mascarpone cheese. Make sure the mascarpone is at room temperature and that you mix it until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Don't overmix or the custard may become grainy.
Whisk heavy cream until stiff peaks form, making sure not to overwhip the cream. It should be thick enough to hold its shape and not be runny.
Traditionally, Tiramisu is assembled by layering soaked ladyfingers in a dish, then spreading the custard mixture on top, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Repeat the layers, ending with a layer of whipped cream.
The ladyfingers should be dipped in coffee or espresso briefly, enough to moisten them but not saturate them. Over-soaking the ladyfingers can make the dessert too soggy.
Tiramisu needs to be chilled for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to set properly. The longer it chills, the better it will taste.
Before serving, dust the Tiramisu with cocoa powder or grated chocolate. You can also add a garnish of fresh berries or a sprig of mint.
It's important to cut individual portions carefully to maintain the shape and layers of the dessert.
For a twist on the traditional Tiramisu, you can try making it with different flavors of ladyfingers, such as chocolate or almond, or add a layer of sliced fruit, such as strawberries or bananas.
Preparation Time 20 min
Cook Time 30 min
Total time 50 min
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