Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts… but I don’t like coffee or strong alcohol! So I created my own version, perfect for kids — and the young at heart like me 🙂. It’s DELICIOUS, and friends always ask how I make it so good!
This is my original Tiramisu recipe, so please, if you share it, mention my blog 😉.
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Ingredients
Tiramisu:
40 ladyfingers
500 g mascarpone
5 eggs
5 tbsp sugar
Syrup (coffee-free, alcohol-free):
2 cups (500 ml) water
6 tsp cocoa powder (+ extra for topping)
6–8 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
💡 Optional: Add a few drops of brandy, rum, or a sweet liqueur to the cream — just enough to help sterilize the eggs.
Instructions
Syrup: Boil water, cocoa, and sugar for 5 min. Let cool slightly.
Cream:
Beat egg whites with a pinch of salt into a thick meringue.
Whisk yolks with sugar until pale, mix in mascarpone.
Fold meringue gently into mascarpone mixture.
Assemble:
Use a 20 × 30 cm (8 × 12 in) rectangular dish.
Quickly dip ladyfingers in syrup, layer in a dish.
Cover with half the cream, repeat.
Chill: Refrigerate 4–12 hrs. Sprinkle cocoa or add strawberries before serving.
Tips
- Use fresh eggs.
- Beat whites into thick meringue.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly and drain well.
- If using alcohol, a few drops are enough — don’t make it strong, it’s just for safety.
