Homemade tiramisu with brandy
3 servings
30 minutes
Homemade tiramisu with brandy is an exquisite dessert with a delicate, airy texture and rich flavor. While its roots trace back to Italy, this brandy version brings French elegance by adding warm, caramel notes of alcohol. Velvety mascarpone, coffee-soaked savoiardi cookies, and a light bitterness of cocoa create a harmonious blend where sweetness is balanced by depth of flavors. This dessert is perfect for finishing a romantic dinner or a cozy evening with loved ones. It’s best served chilled so that the layers soak and achieve a unified consistency, revealing all the nuances of aroma. Enjoy this classic treat that combines the sophistication of French cuisine with Italian passion for perfection.
1
Whisk the yolks with sugar, slowly pour in the brandy. After the sugar dissolves, add the mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.
- Egg yolk: 6 pieces
- Sugar: 120 g
- Brandy: 60 ml
- Mascarpone cheese: 500 g
2
Brew coffee, cool it down. Pour sugar syrup into the cooled coffee.
- Freshly brewed coffee: 200 ml
- Sugar syrup: 60 ml
3
Dip each savoiardi cookie halfway into the prepared coffee with brandy for 2 seconds, then place it in a dish with a flat bottom.
- Savoiardi (ladyfingers): 200 g
4
Spread half of the cream over the savoiardi and smooth it out. On top of the cream, place a second layer of soaked cookies. Then spread the remaining half of the cream over the cookies, smooth it out, and refrigerate overnight.
5
Sprinkle cocoa before serving. You can replace cocoa with chocolate glaze if desired.
- Cocoa powder: to taste
