Tiramisu
A rich and coffee-flavoured dessert, one of my family favourites!
Ingredients
- 8 oz. box cream cheese at room temperature 250 gm
- 6 tbsp. sugar divided in half
- 3/4 - 1 cup heavy liquid whipping cream plus 1 tbsp. sugar 1 ½ cups of Cool Whip may be used as an instant alternative
- 3 egg yolks at room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla essence
- 1 cup strong coffee or as needed (mix 2-3 tsp coffee powder in 1 cup hot water to make this)
- 1 package of lady fingers Sponge Biscuits for Tiramisu
- cocoa powder & chocolate shavings - for garnishing
Instructions
- Make the cup of coffee by mixing 2-3 tsp coffee powder in 1 cup of very hot water. Set aside to cool completely.In a large mixing bowl, mix the softened Cream Cheese with 3 tbsp. of sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.In a separate bowl, mix the 3 egg yolks with the remaining 3 tbsp. of sugar n vanilla extract/essence and whisk continuously in a double boiler (this means you put the yolks in a heat-proof bowl and place the bowl over boiling water, not in the water, just on top of the pan which has boiling water). Keep whisking until eggs are cooked by the hot steam (approx. 1-2 minutes). The colour of the yolks will turn a lemon yellow when done.Immediately mix the egg mixture into the cream cheese mixture and stir well.Add 2-3 tbsp. of the prepared liquid coffee into the mixture and mix well. This will add coffee flavour into the cream cheese/yolks mixture.Whip the heavy whipping cream with 1 tbsp. sugar in a bowl over ice until fluffy and peaks form. Then gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese/egg mixture until well incorporated. This will be the tiramisu's creamy filling. Now, to assemble the tiramisu, dip each lady finger sponge biscuit for about 2 seconds in the liquid coffee and lay them out in your dish to form a layer. Spread the creamy filling evenly on top of the fingers followed by some chocolate shavings. Then lightly dust cocoa powder over the filling using a tea strainer. Repeat with another layer of coffee dipped fingers, followed by the cream filling, chocolate shavings and cocoa powder. Keep going until everything is used up.Sprinkle some chocolate shavings and dust cocoa powder over the final layer. Then chill the dessert overnight to set and improve in flavour. This dessert tastes better with time, so after 12-24 hours it will taste much better than it would when it's freshly made.Enjoy!
Wonderful recipe…
dear fauzia assalamualaikum iwant to know what is ladyfinger sponge biscuit or its alternative please.as iam thinking of making this but always get stuck at this and do not proceed
W/Salaam, they are a kind of spongy biscuits used mainly for tiramisu. You can google to see how they look.
Assalam Alaikum
there must be some alternate to the lady finger. I don’t think it is readily available where I live and if it is (imported) it’s probably expensive. If you experiment with something else let me know.
W/Salaam, you can try the sugared biscuits instead. Result will not be the exact same but it won’t be bad. Where do you live? Have you tried the local supermarkets?
salam!
I can’t get lady fingers anywhere….What other flavour cookies / biscuits can I use??
You can use cake rusks, plain or sugared tea biscuits or sponge cake.
Salam Fauzia, thak you for the recipe. I had been looking for Tiramisu recipe for quite some time. COuld you please tell me which cream cheese did you use?
W/Salaam, I use Philadelphia, Dairy Belle or Mascarpone Cream Cheese.
Hi jus a lil confused are we dipping d fingers in the mixture that has coffe in it ir seperatly in more coffee?
In the cup of coffee listed in the ingredients.
If we dont have lady fingers what are the alternative cookie for this recipe
Please refer to the posts above.
Dear fauzia! what is vanilla extract…is dat vanilla essence or sometiing different?
Yes you can use essence in place of extract.
im bit confused with cheese cream.
its same thing cheese spread? i got dairylea cheese spread is the right one.
thank u
No it is different from the spread, thicker in consistency.
hey can u explain to me the cream process again ? do v hv to use 3/4 cups or 1 1/2 cup cream ?
The cream in liquid form should be 3/4 of a cup. When whipped it expands to 1 1/2 cups. Hope that clarified it.
and do v jv to dip the ladyfingers in dry coffee or do v hv to mix coffee with water n then mix
Mix coffee in water, then dip them in that.
Can u pls tell the
Can u pls tell the consistency of the coffee mix to dip in the sponge ladyfingers?
thnx
Just liquid coffee dear,
Just liquid coffee dear, nothing complicated. 🙂
I need to ask do i need to add coffee in cream cheese mixture too as u hav mentioned ovensve….. Dry coffee or mixture.?
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From the liquid mixture dear.
AoA. Which brand heavy whipping cream do you use??
W/Salaam, different countries have different brands. Where are you located? Best to ask at your local supermarket for the best quality available.
Im in lahore but i do get imported brands from few stores here. Plz lemme know which one do you use?
I use Millac Gold UHT brand of whipping cream.
Assalamu alaikum Dear fauzia .
I live here in india,s0 w0uld y0u please tell me which kind 0f cheese cream I use?c0z I d0n’t think y0ur cream y0u use is available here.
Jazakallah!
W/Salaam, sorry I have never been to India so have no idea what brands are available there. I use philadelphia cream cheese.
salam sis,
I couldn’t understand this bit,
“¾ cup heavy whipping cream plus 1 tbsp. sugar whipped to 1 ½ cups (1 ½ cups of Cool Whip may be used as an instant alternative)”………..what does it mean.
Also, in recipe, it has not been mentioned that the coffee should be in liquid form when you dip the biscuits in them…Which coffee gives the excellent results? Mocha,latte,espresso?
I would appreciate if you re write few points and make it easy to understand like the rest of your recipes 🙂
jzk
W/Salaam. With whipping cream, when whipped it DOUBLES in volume. So when you start with the three-quarter cup of cream and whip it, it will expand to become one and a half cups of cream. Hope that helped. As for coffee, it depends on personal taste, if you like it very strong use espresso, otherwise just use plain instant coffee mixed in hot water and cooled. No milk should be added in the coffee AT ALL. 🙂
Salam …thank you sooo much for all the yummy recipes ..have tried many of them and they all turned great!
Just a little confusion , I got the part that we have to dip the lady fingers in liquid coffee…but do we have to add dry coffee to the cream mixture as well as it says in step no. 4 of the recipe to add 2-3 teaspoons coffee..
Thanx in advance 🙂
W/Salaam, yes exactly, you add some of the coffee in the cream mixture, the rest is used for dipping. 🙂
salaams..
doyou know if ladyfingers is available in uae ?
W/Salaam, it should be available, try Tavola.
Can you plz give the recipe of “SOUFFLE”..??
salam, I want to ask that the cream cheese available here is not boxed. plus the bottle onesthat is available is quite salty… is the box one salty too???
W/Salaam, the box version has a bit of salt but is not as salty as the spreadable cheese.
Salam sis. Can you please tell me what brand of heavy whipping cream and cold instant whipping cream i can find here in UK? I use a brand called Elmea but it says it is an alternate to cream.would it b ok to use in tiramisu?
W/Salaam, I forget which brand I used when was in the UK but it was easily available at any Tesco outlet, it will be marked Double Cream or Whipping Cream.
Hiya i just wNted to know how many ppl will this receipe serve
Rough estimate, around 12 people.
Salam the lady fingers are also known as trifle finger sponges ( eg used in trifles) and can be found in most supermarkets, hope this helps x
hello i found only ladyfinger biscits.and philadelphia spreadable cheese can i use it
Spreadable is not the same as the thick cream cheese which is used for such recipes. It will give thinner results and is normally a tad too salty. You can try with it if you like. 🙂
thanks fauzia. i found saudia cream cheese but mine was still thin. although it taste realy great. what should i do to improve.
Try adding a tbsp of cornflour when whipping the cream, it will help stiffen it slightly.
As can u pls tell me wer to
As can u pls tell me wer to get lady finger in our country as i couldn’t find in nakumaat… Pls tell me which one u use n where u get it FRM…thnx sis
They are available at
They are available at nakumatt, in the biscuits isle. Ask any of the sales people there to assist you.
Can u please tell me that in
Can u please tell me that in step 4, v need to add 2-3 tbsp of coffee in the cream so is it powdered coffee or liquid? Secondly do v have to dip lady fingers in liquid coffee mixture that you mentioned in ingredients list?
Liquid coffee and yes you
Liquid coffee and yes you should dip them in liquid coffee.
Hey Fauzia,
Hey Fauzia,
Could you please verify if this cream cheese can be used. The label says Light Philadelphia Cream Cheese (Spreadable)
http://www.epermarket.com/product/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=3832
Many many thanks for the time you take out to answer each question. God Bless!
Hi! This cream cheese is too
Hi! This cream cheese is too light in consistency, but if you have no other option you can use it. Just take care to check that it isn’t too salty as the spreadable cream cheeses tend to be a bit on the saltier side. The ones I use are normally the block cream cheeses (look up philadelphia cream cheese). 🙂
Se fauzia I want to know u
Se fauzia I want to know u have to chill in fridge or freezer..kindly clear my confusion also in ur ingredients u have mention 1 cup strong coffee so want to know in mixture we have to add 2-3 tbsp coffee is it in dry form or liquid…?
W/Salaam fridge not freezer.
W/Salaam fridge not freezer. And in the mixture you add 2-3 tbsp from the LIQUID coffee that you made. Not the dry form, that would be waaay too much. 🙂
AOA. can u pls tell me how to
AOA. can u pls tell me how to make a perfect whipped cream??? every time i try it never comes out good……….
http://www.fauziaskitchenfun
http://www.fauziaskitchenfun.com/whipped-cream-soft-peaks-and-stiff-peaks
Salaams – I once had tiramisu
Salaams – I once had tiramisu that was abit more chocolatey that coffee – any recommendations on how to get it more chocolatey rather than coffee-y lol. Thanks!
W/Salaam, reduce or omit the
W/Salaam, reduce or omit the coffee added in the cream cheese.
Salam, I need to know what
Salam, I need to know what should be the consistency of the coffee to dip ladyfingers sponge biscuits??
can u also clarify when u said:” Whip Heavy Whipping Cream and 1 tbsp. Sugar in a bowl over ice until fluffy”. what do u mean here by over ice??
thanks
W/Salaam, it just needs to be
W/Salaam, it just needs to be coffee mixed in water, regular consistency. Please refer to this note on how to whip cream. http://www.fauziaskitchenfun.com/whipped-cream-soft-peaks-and-stiff-peaks
I made this and it turned out
I made this and it turned out vry yummy..all my guests absolutely loved it..thanks 🙂
Salams Fauzia. Step 4 you
Salams Fauzia. Step 4 you say add 2-3 tbs of coffee into the cream cheese & egg mixture, am I correct in thinking it is just coffee grains & not the liquid form ? JazakAllah
W/Salaam, liquid coffee dear,
W/Salaam, liquid coffee dear, not coffee grains!
One package of ladyfingers
One package of ladyfingers that you use has approximately how many pieces of ladyfingers? I ask because I want to make half this recipe and assuming our packaging may be different.
Have actually never counted
Have actually never counted the pieces, sorry.
ThankU for patiently
ThankU for patiently answering all questions! Yet another couple Qs for you to clarify , please!
1. You mentioned Cool whip can be used as an alternative, but cool whip will thaw pretty immediately and deflate, is this OK?
2. Step 4 says to add few tbsp of coffee. This is the liquid coffee, correct? Or are you saying to add dry coffee powder as per your reply to another poster.
Thanks!
Cool whip is an alternative
Cool whip is an alternative if you do not have whipping cream…although for sure the whipping cream will yield much better results. And the few tbsp of coffee are from the liquid coffee, not the powder. 🙂
Assalamualikkum fauziya
Assalamualikkum fauziya
what is you r using lady finger brand??
W/Salaam, it is called
W/Salaam, it is called vicenzovo.
Salam,
Salam,
Can I use happy cow cheese ( triangle shaped)???
W/Salaam, no it will not give
W/Salaam, no it will not give you the same taste/results.
Is heavy whipping cream same
Is heavy whipping cream same as double cream? Plz can u answer fauzia thank u sis .
It is not the same but you
It is not the same but you can use double cream if that is all you have. Whipping cream gives lighter and fluffier results.
Is shopping cream and double
Is whipping cream and double cream the same thing?.. Thank u sis.
No they are not the same,
No they are not the same, although both are heavy creams they give different results when whipped. Whipping cream is lighter and airier than double.
Hi Fauzia, loving your
Hi Fauzia, loving your website I have a question im not sure about how cooked the eggs should be
? as in should they be cooked to a point that they are hard or still in a liquid form.
It should not harden at all!!
It should not harden at all!! They should be completely liquid, you are just warming them a little bit as you whisk just to make sure there are no germs in there.
thnks fauzia for the recipes,
thnks fauzia for the recipes, things like semolina or sooji, condensed milk by the way are you in kenya? can you take picture for us and show us how they look like or where we can buy them if there are substitutes. Thnks once more and God bless u. I grew up at the coast that is mombasa and i love the asian – arab kind of cooking.
Hi Lydia, yes I am from Kenya
Hi Lydia, yes I am from Kenya. The above ingredients you mentioned are ALL available at Nakumat. 🙂
Salam,fauzia.Should i add
Salam,fauzia.Should i add warm egg mixture to cream cheese mixture?If i m using mascarpone cheese den shud i use sugar?
W/Salaam, no it should not be
W/Salaam, no it should not be too warm, since it was cooked over a double boiler the temp won’t be too high. Just whisk it for a few seconds and it will cool down slightly then mix it in. And yes you will need to use sugar.
Can this be made 2-3 days ahead of time?
Hi.
In the instructions, it says 3/4 – 1 cup heavy liquid whipping cream. I am confused. Which one is it? 3/4 OR 1 cup. Can u please reply ASAP as i need to make this tomorrow. Thank you.
Hi, if you like the tiramisu creamier, add the full cup.