Tiramisu Torte with Espresso Crema Inglese

A classic Italian torte featuring chocolate sponge, rich chocolate filling, amaretto, and a smooth espresso-infused custard sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 981.8 kcals 7854.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 56.1 grams 448.9 grams
Fat 76.6 grams 612.4 grams
Protein 12.7 grams 101.5 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
50
g
100
g
Caster Sugar
for crema inglese
250
g
Dark Chocolate
minimum 70% cocoa solids, broken up
75
g
Caster Sugar
for filling
50
g
Dairy
6
piece
Eggs
medium, free-range, separated
400
ml
Double Cream
for crema inglese
200
ml
4
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
5
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
425
ml
Double Cream
for filling
300
ml
Double Cream
for topping
Liquids
100
ml
50
ml

Steps

  • Preheat oven to 180°C and grease a 20cm springform tin.
  • Whisk egg yolks and sugar until thick and the mixture reaches the ribbon stage.
  • Stir sieved cocoa powder gently into the yolk mixture.
  • Fold stiffly whisked egg whites into the chocolate mix and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Cool the sponge in the tin, then slice horizontally into two layers.
  • Heat cream and milk, then slowly whisk into egg yolks and sugar.
  • Return custard to the pan, add coffee, and stir over heat until thickened.
  • Pulse chocolate in a processor and boil sugar with 100ml water into a clear syrup.
  • Pour hot syrup over moving chocolate, then blend in egg yolks until smooth.
  • Whip cream to stiff peaks and fold into the chocolate mixture.
  • Layer sponge with amaretto and chocolate filling twice in the tin.
  • Pipe whipped cream on top and garnish with grated chocolate.
  • Serve slices with the espresso crema inglese poured around the base.