Best 5 Italian Light Tiramisu My Signature Dessert Recipes

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Tiramisu, a classic Italian dessert, is a delectable combination of creamy mascarpone cheese, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a hint of cocoa powder. This light and airy dessert is a symphony of flavors and textures, with a rich yet delicate taste that has captivated dessert lovers worldwide. It is a perfect ending to any meal, whether it be a romantic dinner or a casual gathering.

The article features two variations of this beloved dessert: the traditional Italian Tiramisu and a healthier version, the Light Tiramisu. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors, while the Light Tiramisu offers a guilt-free indulgence with its reduced sugar and fat content. Additionally, the article includes a vegan Tiramisu recipe for those with dietary restrictions or preferences. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can create this delightful treat.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TIRAMISU



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This classic Tiramisu is made authentically in the Italian way, with espresso soaked ladyfingers layered with a light and airy mascarpone cream, and dusted with cocoa powder to finish. This is a great make ahead dessert and perfect for entertaining!

Provided by Joanne Ozug

Categories     Dessert

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 egg whites*
6 egg yolks*
3 +3 tbsp sugar
8 oz mascarpone cheese (at room temperature)
1 cup freshly pulled espresso (cooled to room temperature)
2 tbsp amaretto or spiced rum
3-4 dozen ladyfingers (storebought or homemade**)
cocoa powder (for dusting)

Steps:

  • In a clean bowl, whip the egg whites and 3 tbsp of sugar together with a hand mixer, for about 3-5 minutes until the egg whites hold stiff peaks.
  • In a separate bowl, whip the egg yolks with the remaining 3 tbsp sugar for 2-3 minutes until the egg yolks are thick and pale yellow in color.
  • Add the mascarpone to the egg yolks and whip until combined.
  • Gently fold the stiff egg whites into the egg yolk mixture and set aside.
  • In a small flat dish or bowl, combine the espresso and amaretto.
  • Dunk each ladyfinger fully into the espresso mixture for 1-2 seconds and place into the bottom of a 8x8 dish, or into individual ramekins. Don't let the ladyfinger soak so much that it falls apart, just a quick dunk to let it absorb a little bit of espresso.
  • Once the ladyfingers have formed a single layer in the bottom of the dish, spread 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  • Arrange another layer of espresso soaked ladyfingers on top, and spread over the remaining mascarpone cream.
  • Cover the top of the dish with plastic wrap and let the tiramisu refrigerate for 4-6 hours.
  • Serve cold, with a light dusting of cocoa on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 kcal, Carbohydrate 43 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 268 mg, Sodium 214 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ITALIAN LIGHT TIRAMISU MY SIGNATURE DESSERT



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If you have viewed my other recipes, you might have picked up that I favor low fat, low sugar recipes. Some people might think ---why? Where is all the fun of eating gone? If you try this recipe, you will quickly discover that flavor and low calories, low fat can go together. This is becoming my signature dessert. My family raved about it and yours will, too! The majority of the ingredients and technique came from a Nilla Wafers cookie box but I have modified it to the "light" side.

Provided by Healthy Debbie

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 1 pie, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
3 cups skim milk
2 sugar-free instant pudding mix, vanilla sugar free
1 (8 ounce) container dessert topping, divided (nonfat)
48 vanilla wafers
4 ounces strong black coffee, cooled
2 ounces dark chocolate, squares, grated
1 cup berries

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mixes; mix well (about 2 minutes). Stir in 2 cups of whipped topping.
  • Place 24 of the wafers in 2 1/2-qt. bowl; drizzle with half of the coffee. Top with half each of the pudding mixture and choclate . Repeat all layers.
  • Top with remaining whipped topping and fruit. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

CLASSIC ITALIAN TIRAMISU



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This classic Italian tiramisu is the only recipe you'll ever need! Luscious mascarpone cheese layered with espresso-soaked sponge fingers, with a touch of amaretto.

Provided by Magda

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Tiramisu Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large eggs, separated, divided
3 tablespoons sugar
2 (8.8 ounce) containers mascarpone cheese
4 tablespoons amaretto liqueur, divided
1 ½ cups brewed espresso, cooled
1 ½ (12 ounce) packages ladyfingers (about 30)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder, or as needed

Steps:

  • Combine egg yolks and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add mascarpone cheese and 2 tablespoons amaretto. Beat well.
  • Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl with clean beaters until stiff peaks form. Fold beaten egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.
  • Pour espresso and remaining 2 tablespoons amaretto into a shallow dish. Stir well. Working one at a time, quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture and line the bottom of an 8-inch glass dish.
  • Once the bottom of the dish is covered in an even layer of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, top with 1/2 the mascarpone mixture. Repeat with another ladyfinger layer, followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture. Chill in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.
  • Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 356.7 mg, Fat 38.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 185.5 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

LIGHT TIRAMISU



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"I call this my 'skinny' dessert," Jackie Newell says with a smile. "It tastes just like the traditional Italian dessert, but uses low-fat and sugar-free ingredients," explains the Roanoke, Virginia cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 prepared angel food cake (8 to 10 ounces), cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup instant sugar-free cappuccino mix, divided
2 cups cold fat-free milk, divided
1 package (8 ounces) fat-free cream cheese, softened
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
1/2 teaspoon baking cocoa

Steps:

  • Place cake cubes in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. dish. In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup cappuccino mix and 1/2 cup milk until dissolved. Pour over cake. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix, remaining cappuccino mix and milk; whisk until smooth and thickened. , Beat into cream cheese and mix well. Fold in whipped topping; spoon over cake mixture. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Sprinkle with cocoa just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 4g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CLASSIC TIRAMISù



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Done correctly, a classic tiramisù can be transcendent. A creamy dessert of espresso-soaked ladyfingers surrounded by lightly sweetened whipped cream and a rich mascarpone, tiramisù relies heavily on the quality of its ingredients. If you don't have a barista setup at home, pick up the espresso at a local coffee shop, or use strongly brewed coffee. As for the ladyfingers, make your own or buy them, but keep in mind that store-bought varieties can range from soft and spongy (like angel food cake) to hard and crunchy (like biscotti). Both kinds will work here, but if you're using the softer variety, stick to a light brushing of espresso, instead of a deep dip.

Provided by Alison Roman

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, custards and puddings, dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large egg yolks
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar, divided
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup/227 grams mascarpone (8 ounces)
1 3/4 cups good espresso or very strong coffee
2 tablespoons rum or cognac
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
About 24 ladyfingers (from one 7-ounce/200-gram package)
1 to 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, for shaving (optional)

Steps:

  • Using an electric mixer in a medium bowl, whip together egg yolks and 1/4 cup/50 grams sugar until very pale yellow and about tripled in volume. A slight ribbon should fall from the beaters (or whisk attachment) when lifted from the bowl. Transfer mixture to a large bowl, wiping out the medium bowl used to whip the yolks and set aside.
  • In the medium bowl, whip cream and remaining 1/4 cup/50 grams sugar until it creates soft-medium peaks. Add mascarpone and continue to whip until it creates a soft, spreadable mixture with medium peaks. Gently fold the mascarpone mixture into the sweetened egg yolks until combined.
  • Combine espresso and rum in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  • Using a sifter, dust the bottom of a 2-quart baking dish (an 8x8-inch dish, or a 9-inch round cake pan would also work here) with 1 tablespoon cocoa powder.
  • Working one at a time, quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture -- they are quite porous and will fall apart if left in the liquid too long -- and place them rounded side up at the bottom of the baking dish. Repeat, using half the ladyfingers, until you've got an even layer, breaking the ladyfingers in half as needed to fill in any obvious gaps (a little space in between is O.K.). Spread half the mascarpone mixture onto the ladyfingers in one even layer. Repeat with remaining espresso-dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
  • Dust top layer with remaining tablespoon of cocoa powder. Top with shaved or finely grated chocolate, if desired.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (if you can wait 24 hours, all the better) before slicing or scooping to serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 381, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 166 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams

Tips:

  • Make sure the mascarpone cheese is at room temperature before you start. This will make it easier to mix and will result in a smoother tiramisu.
  • Use a high-quality espresso or strong coffee. This will give the tiramisu a rich, bold flavor.
  • If you don't have ladyfingers, you can use sponge cake or pound cake instead.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites. You want them to be stiff but not dry.
  • Grate the chocolate just before serving. This will prevent it from melting and becoming too soft.

Conclusion:

This Italian light tiramisu is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic tiramisu or a lighter version, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this light tiramisu a try. You won't be disappointed!

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