Rick Stein's Tiramisu

An elegant fine-dining tiramisu featuring homemade whisked fatless sponge, rich mascarpone cream, and espresso, served in cocktail glasses.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1205.2 kcals 4820.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 66.1 grams 264.4 grams
Fat 93.1 grams 372.5 grams
Protein 25.6 grams 102.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
0.5
tsp
6
tbsp
75
g
Dark Chocolate
Minimum 70% cocoa solids; grated
Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
Separated; for the sponge
6
piece
Eggs
Separated; for the cream
600
g
Mascarpone Cheese
At room temperature
GrainsCereals
75
g
Liquids
325
ml
Espresso
Strong; at room temperature
3
tbsp
Marsala
Or Madeira or sweet sherry

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease a 18x25cm tin.
  • Whisk egg whites until stiff and beat egg yolks with sugar until creamy.
  • Fold flour and egg whites into the yolk mixture in thirds.
  • Bake the sponge for 25 minutes then leave to cool.
  • Whisk egg whites for the cream and beat yolks with icing sugar, mascarpone, and vanilla.
  • Fold the whisked whites into the mascarpone mixture until smooth.
  • Spoon cream into eight glasses and cut the sponge into sixteen pieces.
  • Dip sponge pieces in the espresso and Marsala mixture and layer with cream in glasses.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Sprinkle with grated chocolate before serving.