Although my best Tiramisu experiences have been in a restaurant as the perfect end to a wonderful Italian meal, many believe that nothing can approach the Tiramisu that is prepared with loving care in the home kitchen. For those of you who prefer to make your own, we have collected some recipes for you.
Tiramisu recipes tend to fall into three categories: (1) Basic recipes that are more or less identical, except for variations in ingredient quantity, and perhaps with some substitutions, (2) Variety recipes that add a whole new dimension in terms of flavor and mouth experience, and (3) Healthy recipies that cut 'way back on fat, sugar and cholesterol.
Thanks to all of the contributors for giving permission to reproduce their recipes.
Tiramisu VarietiesTiramisu basically includes Mascarpone cheese, raw eggs, sugar, espresso coffee, ladyfingers, liquor and cocoa. Heavy cream is an optional ingredient. The richness and "mouth experience" depends on the quantity of each ingredient, and the care of preparation. This recipe section includes a number of basic recipes, as gleaned from various sources, which are cited whenever possible.
Some people just don't like plain ol' vanilla ice cream and dress it up with a wide variety of toppings or additional ingredients. The same happens to Tiramisu. This section of recipes will introduce you to a whole new world of "other-flavored" Tiramisu. Purists need not apply.Healthy Tiramisu"Healthy Tiramisu" is what's known as an "oxymoron" -- two words that when used together cancel each other out. Like "jumbo shrimp," or "military intelligence." Anyway, for those who would shun this heavenly dessert because of high fat content or the raw eggs, here are some recipes for "healthier" versions.
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Making Tiramisu is not my forte. Eating Tiramisu is what I do best. I have made Tiramisu using a couple of the recipes, but in general, I have not tested them all. If you try a recipe, and the resuting Tiramisu turns out lousy, let me know and I'll take that one off the site (or at least append a warning).
