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Desserts That Look Hard · Italian
Classic Tiramisu in a Glass
A simplified, elegant presentation of the iconic Italian dessert, featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and whipped mascarpone cream.
30 min active
30 min total
4 servings
6 ingredients
home cook
Why This Works
The cold coffee hydrates the dry ladyfingers, allowing them to soften into a cake-like texture while maintaining enough structure to layer beautifully.
The Upgrade
Stir a teaspoon of dark rum or espresso liqueur into the cooled coffee for a deeper, more mature flavor.
Chef's Secret
Michelin TechniqueChill the mascarpone and heavy cream for at least 30 minutes before whipping to ensure a stable, stiff cream layer.
Ingredients
Servings:
Total time including resting: 30 min
Directions
1
In a bowl, whip the mascarpone, heavy cream, and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
2
Dip the ladyfingers quickly into the cold coffee, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
3
Break the ladyfingers to fit into the bottom of four individual glass cups.
4
Pipe or spoon the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
5
Repeat the layering process once more until the glasses are full.
6
Dust the tops generously with cocoa powder through a fine-mesh sieve.
Wine Pairing
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Vin Santo del Chianti
Dessert Wine
The BottleFelsina Vin Santo del Chianti Classico
The nuttiness and intense sweetness of this aged dessert wine perfectly complement the coffee and mascarpone layers. It transforms the Tiramisu into an exceptionally indulgent pairing.
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