Karen’s Tiramisu

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13

Karen's Irresistible Tiramisu Recipe

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

30 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

480 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 large eggs
	500 g cream cheese ( some vanilla essence may be added )
	85 g sugar
	500 g ladyfingers
	1/2 pint freshly made strong black coffee
	3 -4 3 -4 tablespoons brandy or 3 -4 tablespoons sherry wine
	2 -4 tablespoons cocoa

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

395

Sugar

22g

Fat

27g

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that has become popular all over the world. Karen's version is creamy, decadent, and full of bold coffee and brandy flavors. This recipe uses cream cheese instead of the traditional mascarpone cheese, but still delivers all the same deliciousness. Ideal for entertaining, this dessert is sure to impress your guests with its rich flavor and elegant presentation.

Instructions

1.	In a medium bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale yellow in color.
2.	Add in the cream cheese and vanilla essence, mixing until smooth.
3.	In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4.	Gently fold the egg whites into the cream cheese mixture.
5.	Dip the ladyfingers into the coffee and brandy mixture, then layer them in the bottom of a serving dish.
6.	Spoon half the cream cheese mixture over the ladyfingers.
7.	Repeat with another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers and cream cheese mixture.
8.	Top with cocoa powder and refrigerate overnight for best results.

PROS

Karen’s Tiramisu is a rich and creamy dessert that is sure to impress any dinner guest.

The combination of coffee, brandy, and cocoa powder creates a bold and delicious flavor.

This recipe is easy to make and can be prepared in advance, making it a great option for entertaining.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories and fat, and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

Some people may not enjoy the strong coffee and brandy flavors.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Karen’s Tiramisu is not particularly healthy, it does contain some beneficial ingredients.
The eggs provide high-quality protein and important vitamins and minerals, while the coffee may offer some antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
However, due to the high sugar and fat content, this dessert should be enjoyed in moderation.