📍 Treviso

Tiramisu with optional Marsala

Name: Tiramisu with optional Marsala
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 270 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 300 g savoiardi ladyfingers; 400 g mascarpone; 4 pasteurized eggs, separated; 100 g sugar; 300 ml cold strong coffee; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa; 2 tablespoons Marsala wine, optional

· Dessert

Layered coffee and mascarpone dessert with optional Marsala and pasteurized eggs.

Editorial content by WorldBites · 2026-10-04 · Contact

⏱ 270 min🍽 8 servings📊 Intermediate🏷 Disputed origin🌱 Vegetarian

Preparation: 30 min
Cooking: 0 min
Waiting and resting: 240 min

History

Tiramisu is associated with Treviso and northeastern Italy. Its creation has competing claims; Marsala is an optional variation.

Ingredients

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Preparation

1
Prepare and cool the coffee. Add Marsala if using.
2
Beat pasteurized yolks with sugar until thick and mix with mascarpone.
3
Beat pasteurized whites in a clean bowl and gently fold into the cream.
4
Briefly dip ladyfingers in coffee and alternate layers of biscuits and cream in a dish.
5
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Dust with cocoa just before serving and keep refrigerated.