Square of tiramisu with cocoa dusting and creamy layers

Italy · Italian

Tiramisu

An Italian chilled dessert with coffee-soaked biscuits, creamy layers and cocoa, with classic and vegan versions.

  • Italian
  • 265 min total time
  • 6 base servings

Country

Italy

Cuisine

Italian

Servings

6 servings

Prep

25 min

Cook

0 min

Total

265 min

Makes 1 small tiramisu dish, enough for 6 servings.

Chill for at least 4 hours before serving so the layers set cleanly.

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Servings

Adapted for 6 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

Choose if needed

Adaptation status

Servings: 6 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

Classic tiramisu with savoiardi, mascarpone, eggs, coffee and cocoa.

Contains gluten, egg, milk and lactose.

This version

  • Classic
  • Vegetarian
  • Contains gluten
  • Contains dairy
  • Contains lactose

Version

  • Classic

Contains

  • Gluten
  • Eggs
  • Lactose
  • Dairy
  • Caffeine

Ingredients

  • 200 g ladyfingers or savoiardi Contain gluten and may contain egg.
  • 250 g mascarpone Contains milk and lactose.
  • 3 eggs
  • 80 g sugar
  • 200 ml strong coffee, cooled Contains caffeine.
  • 15 g unsweetened cocoa powder Contains caffeine.

Cooking method

Preparation

  1. Prepare the coffee

    Brew strong coffee and let it cool before dipping the biscuits.

  2. Make the cream

    For classic, whisk eggs and sugar, then fold with mascarpone. For vegan, sweeten the plant-based cream alternative until smooth.

  3. Dip the biscuits

    Briefly dip the biscuits in coffee so they absorb flavor without falling apart.

  4. Layer

    Alternate coffee-soaked biscuits and cream in a small dish.

  5. Dust and chill

    Dust with cocoa and chill until set before slicing or scooping.

Frequently asked questions

Does tiramisu contain gluten, egg and milk?

The classic version contains gluten, egg, lactose and milk. The vegan version avoids egg and dairy, but it still uses wheat biscuits.

Is the vegan version traditional?

No. It is an adapted version that keeps the layered coffee, cream-style and cocoa structure without egg or dairy.

Are these allergy filters a guarantee?

No. They are a guide based on the listed ingredients and variants. Check biscuit, cream alternative and chocolate labels when needed.

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