Homemade Tiramisu
8 servings
90 minutes
Tiramisu is one of the most famous desserts of Italian cuisine, embodying tenderness, rich flavor, and the aroma of coffee. While the classic version is made with savoiardi and mascarpone, this homemade recipe offers its unique interpretation. A delicate chocolate sponge soaked in aromatic Amaretto liqueur pairs with a fluffy cream cheese filling to create a harmony of flavors. The velvety texture of the dessert is complemented by a light tartness from cherries, adding freshness and sophistication. Tiramisu is perfect for special occasions or cozy evenings, and its preparation becomes a creative process. This dessert not only delights with its taste but also surprises with its elegant presentation, making each bite a small gastronomic masterpiece.
1
Put softened butter, sugar (5 tablespoons), vanilla sugar, and salt in a bowl and beat with a mixer.
- Butter: 150 g
- Sugar: 8 tablespoons
- Vanilla sugar: 20 g
- Salt: pinch
2
Then add eggs, sifted flour (1 cup), cocoa powder (1 tablespoon), baking powder, and milk.
- Chicken egg: 3 pieces
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
- Cocoa powder: 5 tablespoon
- Baking powder (raising agent): 2 tablespoons
- Milk: 1 tablespoon
3
Place the prepared dough in a greased and floured (1 tablespoon) mold, smooth it out, and bake for 50 minutes in a preheated oven at 150–170 degrees.
- Wheat flour: 1 glass
4
Then remove, cool, cut lengthwise into two equal layers, and soak with liqueur.
- Amaretto liqueur: 6 ml
5
In a deep bowl, whip the cream into a strong foam, add the low-fat cottage cheese, sour cream, and sugar (3 tablespoons) and continue whipping for another 3-4 minutes until a homogeneous mass forms — the cream is ready.
- Cream 30% fat: 250 ml
- Soft fat-free curd cheese: 500 g
- Sour cream 35%: 500 g
- Sugar: 8 tablespoons
6
Spread three-quarters of the cottage cheese cream on the bottom layer, cover with the top layer, spread the remaining cream on it, sprinkle with the remaining cocoa powder (4 tablespoons), and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Cut the finished cake into portions and decorate with canned cherries.
- Cocoa powder: 5 tablespoon
- Canned cherries: 100 g
