Are raw eggs safe to use?
If you're concerned, use pasteurized eggs. Alternatively, swap the egg whites for 200 ml of cold heavy cream whipped to soft peaks — the result is richer but equally good.
Italian · dessert
30m
Total time
6
Servings
480
kcal
easy
Difficulty
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If you're concerned, use pasteurized eggs. Alternatively, swap the egg whites for 200 ml of cold heavy cream whipped to soft peaks — the result is richer but equally good.
Strong espresso, cooled to room temperature. If you don't have an espresso machine, use very strong moka pot coffee. Instant espresso powder dissolved in hot water also works in a pinch.
Tiramisu is best made the day before — 12–24 hours in the fridge allows the cream to set and the flavors to meld. It keeps for up to 3 days, but the ladyfingers soften further over time.
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