Salerno Tiramisu

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3

Classic Salerno Tiramisu recipe with a twist of liqueur

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

2h 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

502

Sugar

30g

Fat

36g

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that translates to "pick me up" in English. This Salerno Tiramisu recipe uses Salerno mascarpone cheese, which is known for its creamy texture and flavor. The addition of espresso and liqueur makes this dessert more flavorful and indulgent. Ladyfingers are dipped in the coffee mixture and layered with the mascarpone cheese mixture before being topped with chocolate shavings. The result is a rich and creamy dessert that is easy to make and perfect for special occasions.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar with an electric mixer until pale yellow and fluffy.
2.	Add Salerno mascarpone to the egg mixture and beat until smooth.
3.	In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
4.	Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.
5.	In a shallow dish, mix espresso and liqueur together.
6.	Dip the ladyfingers one by one into the espresso mixture and transfer to the bottom of a 9x13 inch dish.
7.	Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
8.	Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
9.	Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
10.	Before serving, sprinkle chocolate shavings over the top.

PROS

This Salerno Tiramisu recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious.
The addition of liqueur enhances the flavor.

Perfect for a special occasion like birthdays and anniversaries.

CONS

This dessert is high in calories, sugar, and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, the egg yolks in this recipe are a good source of protein and provide essential nutrients like choline, which supports brain health. The caffeine in espresso can improve brain function, while cocoa in chocolate shavings has antioxidant properties.

	500 g salerno mascarpone
	1 1/2 cups espresso or 1 1/2 cups strong coffee
	6 eggs
	6 tablespoons sugar
	2 packages ladyfingers
	1 ounce liqueur , of your choice ( Tia Maria , Kalua , etc . )
	semi-sweet chocolate shavings