Tiramisu – A delightful treat for any occasion

Have u ever met anyone who doesn’t like Tiramisu? Well, I haven’t.

Long back, I had shared a recipe of Strawberry Tiramisu. There was no coffee in it, just filled with lots of juicy strawberries. Along with the recipe, I also shared how and where I had my first bite of Tiramisu. Ever since the first bite, I fell in love with this dessert and till date, I can never get enough of it.

It’s now my favorite dessert.

Before I took the first attempt at making this classic delight, I used to think that it’s one of those treats that are too complicated to create at home.

I was wrong! It’s one of the easiest.. all you need is a little time in hand and of-course, the ingredients.

 It’s one of my go to dessert for parties.. friends.. or any special occasion.

I had shared this recipe with some of my friends and it became there go to dessert. Every single time they made it, I would receive a call or email about how much they loved it and then, there would be a suggestion – ‘share it in your blog’!

Aren’t they sweet! I am so blessed to have such lovely friends in my life 🙂 And the funny part is that there is no special recipe for this tiramisu, its actually pretty basic!

I never feel lazy to make Tiramisu and sometimes, I make it just for two of us to enjoy over a lazy weekend. All of those times, we would get so excited to eat it that doing some photo shoot sounded way too tiring.

After several pushes, I finally decided to make Tiramisu for the blog, which meant I needed double the patience. At first, wait for the Tiramisu to rest over night and then, some extra patience to finish the photo shoot before we could dig in.

So, here you go my friends.. a simple, classic and basic Tiramisu for you to try 🙂

Tiramisu – A delightful treat for any occasion

Tiramisu – A delightful treat for any occasion

Ingredients

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 tbs mascarpone cheese
  • 24 lady fingers
  • 2 tbs coco powder plus extra for dusting
  • 1 cup strong espresso, cooled down to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup bitter-sweet chocolate shavings, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Beat the egg yolks and sugar in an electric mixer or whisker until they are thick and pale. This should take about 5 minutes.
  2. Add mascarpone cheese and continue beating until smooth.
  3. Add 1 tbs of coco powder and mix until its thoroughly combined.
  4. Dip each ladyfinger into espresso for about a second and place on the bottom of the serving bowl (I placed 3 in each).
  5. Next, pour the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  6. Now, arrange another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with remaining mascarpone mixture.
  7. Cover the bowls with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (I keep it overnight).
  8. While serving, sprinkle some more coco powder with chocolate shavings.
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  • Sneh | Cook Republic
    October 9, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Looks absolutely delicious!! great shots!

  • daksha
    October 9, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Wow! great Kankana, looks super delicious!

  • Nams
    October 9, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    ohhh I’m so glad I introduced you to this dishy dessert! looks lovely, next time you make this for me 🙂 and I absolutely love the last pic!

  • Priti
    October 9, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Looks absolute delicious with fab pics ..

  • Baker Street
    October 9, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    Looks absolutely gorgeous! So rich and creamy!

  • Tanvi
    October 9, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    Beautiful! I love tiramisu!

  • chinmayie @ love food eat
    October 9, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    Looks perfect! Love the photos 🙂

  • Ann
    October 9, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I LOVE tiramisu! What GREAT photos….a feast for the eyes! Buzzed this one, Kankana – it’s awesome!

  • Nash at plateful
    October 9, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Splendid dessert with even more splendid photography – a real treat!

  • Manju
    October 9, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    my favorite dessert too! actually “one of my favorites”..desserts are my weakness! 😉

  • [email protected] in disguise
    October 9, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Great clicks as always Kankana
    and I have to agree..I have never met anyone who hates tiramisu..I mean how could they?!

  • Rosa
    October 9, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Lovely! That is on eof my favorite desserts.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

  • Nami | Just One Cookbook
    October 9, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Beautiful Tiramisu! This is my husband’s most favorite dessert and he’ll never skip if this is in the dessert menu. You are right – I also don’t know anyone who say no to Tiramisu. Great recipe!

  • Vijitha
    October 9, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    My husband’s most fav dessert. I am not a big fan to coffee, so I can eat them once a while. Lovely photos.Esp the one with the spoon. Brilliant sweety!

  • foodie @ tastingspot
    October 9, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    i like your pictures and would like to invite you to share them on tastingspot.com

  • Raji
    October 9, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Beautiful presentation Kankana…and the tiramisu looks superb.

  • Kala
    October 9, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    Splendid photos. I love Tiramisu!

  • Fahad Khan (@PharaohKhan)
    October 10, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    This is one stunning dessert!Desserts we fantasize about after a party meal or a romantic dinner.Beautiful pictures,I particularly love the one with the egg yolk falling into glass bowl.
    Thank you for sharing!:-)

  • VIDHYA VIJU GOVIND
    October 10, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Tiramisuuuuuuuuu – who could ignore it ????? splendid presentation…love ur post as always !

  • Medeja
    October 10, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    It’s one of my favorite desserts! It looks so amazing in your pictures! Ymmy!

  • nisha
    October 10, 2011 at 2:29 AM

    one of the easiest desserts 2 make and i love it… 🙂

  • [email protected]
    October 10, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    oh tiramisu…who could ever resist it!

  • Alyssa
    October 10, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    I love how you served your tiramisu in the glasses. What a classy way to serve it for a party! I love tiramisu, but I’ve never made it, but with your recipe, I’m going to give it a try!

  • Anna
    October 10, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Lovely dessert! I agree! This treat is really what I look for during weddings, parties and other special occasions. Now, i have come to realize that I don’t need to wait for the next special event. I’ll make one today, why not? 😉

  • [email protected]
    October 10, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    This desserts rates pretty high with me, it is about the most delicious and elegant dessert ever. Your picture not only is enticing but very stunning. Great post.

  • Notyet100
    October 10, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    It’s my sons fav ,will try this sometime,..:) thnks for detailed recip,…:)

  • DawnB
    October 10, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Very yummy. One of my favorite desserts.

  • Anita Menon
    October 10, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Stunning hands you have, Kankana.

    And the tiramisu looks splendid as well 🙂

    Photographs are gorgeous

  • kanchan
    October 10, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    awesome pics ! looks totally delicious.

  • Malli
    October 10, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    A truly delightful dessert… one of my own Italian favorites.
    Love the special twist with strawberries!!

  • gloria
    October 10, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    I love Tiramisu and these look heavenly!! gloria

  • Shabs
    October 10, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Oh My God Kankana , you have to teach me to take gorgeous pics like this and also Tiramisu is my fav dessert , I could just lick the screen *slurp*

  • Pia
    October 10, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Oh my word, this will have to be made for the next set over friends we have over! Super photographs, especially that egg yolk in mid-slide. Darun, kankana 🙂

  • Kitchen Belleicious
    October 10, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    one of my favorite desserts of all time! I love the look of the dessert in those cute individual glasses.

  • Juliana
    October 10, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Kankana, beautiful your tiramisu! I love how you serve in a cup…so elegant. The pictures are awesome as well.
    Hope you have a great week and thanks for this fabulous recipe 🙂

  • Sissi
    October 10, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    Your tiramisù is so gorgeous! I want to make one tonight (anyway, I don’t have mascarpone). I also make tiramisù very often and it is one of my favourite desserts. It’s funny, but all those who have never prepared it think it’s very difficult 😉
    I am so glad I don’t see any cream in your recipe (I hate tiramisù with whipped cream: it loses its sophistication and lightness!).

  • Priya
    October 10, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    Finally the recipe is here! Its hard to comment on food blog and recipe by just looking at it… I’ve always wondered how would I describe it as yummy without actually tasting it…..
    For once I can say that its YUMMILICIOUS!!! I have tasted your tiramisu and its absolutely delicious!!!

  • Katherine Martinelli
    October 10, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Oh wow this looks unbelievably delicious! I love tiramisu and your presentation is just wonderful. Great photos!

  • Soma
    October 10, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Kankana you are a devilish temptress and you are killing me softly. This is one dessert which I can never say no to, even if I am stuffed till the throat:) just lovely!

  • Nash at plateful
    October 10, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Amazing pics Kankana! I’m so in love with your photography. And of course all the delicious recipes too.

  • foodwanderings
    October 10, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    Srsly Kankana, how did you know Tiramisu was one of my favorite desserts?! Seems like this post was written just for me lol

  • Karen
    October 10, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Gorgeous dessert! I only recently really started to like Tiramisu…crazy, huh!?! 🙂 It definitely has that “specialness” that makes it perfect for a celebration. Great post!

  • Cristina
    October 10, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Also! If you can you should try making the recipe with a different cookie…called pavesini. It’s what I used when I was taught in Florence. I can actually find the brand in a specialty shop near me (I live in NY). It’s significantly lighter than the dense lady fingers which I find really lets the other ingredients shine.

  • [email protected]ore
    October 10, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    the tiramisu looks gorgeous… beautiful pictures kankana!.. i need to make me some soon!

  • Candace
    October 10, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Your photos are absolutely gorgeous! I can only imagine how wonderful this tastes. Yum!

  • Jay
    October 10, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    OMG…..looks scrumtiously tasty…love your perfection dear…excellent cliks…:)
    Tasty Appetite

  • Christy Gerald
    October 10, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Luks superdelicious and appetizingly scrumptious.Perfect and well-presnted as well.Luv it.

  • Liz
    October 10, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Fabulous photos!!! I love the way you served this in wine glasses…just beautiful. This is one of my oldest son’s favorite desserts, and I bet your version tastes as wonderful as it looks 🙂

    PS..you do have gorgeous hands~

  • Mother's Secret Home Recipes
    October 10, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Awesome

  • Kelly
    October 10, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Kankana, I am a big tiramisu fan and this version looks positively heavenly! You (or your model :)) have beautiful hands!

  • Kankana
    October 10, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Thanks a lot for all the lovely words guys.. and for all the compliment on my hand (blush blush) !! 🙂

  • La @ FoodSlice
    October 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    hey this looks beautiful, i tried a not so good Tiramisu at a restaurant in Hyderabad and have ever since been on the lookout for good Tiramisu. I have two questions. 1. Do we eat raw egg yolks, no problem? 2. What are lady fingers, i feel stupid as everyone else seems to know 🙁

    • Kankana
      October 10, 2011 at 9:15 PM

      your question is not stupid at all. I have emailed you with all the detail and information.

  • Sandra's Easy Cooking
    October 10, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    One of my ultimate favorite desserts, and you nailed it with this method and presentation. Beautiful and I can imagine sooo tasty too!!! Congrats on top 9!!!

  • Swapna
    October 10, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    Gorgeous Tiramisu Kankana! It’s one of my fav desserts too…. will try your easy recipe soon …

  • [email protected]
    October 11, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Hey Kankana, got to know about your space through Radhika’s blog and your wonderful guest post of Daal Poori in her space….you have a lovely space and really liked surfing few of your recipes..I loved the Tiramisu post and the mouthwatering clicks, m sure my daughter if she sees will force me to make the same for her…thanks for sharing, will keep coming back to learn from your space…

  • Elies_Lie
    October 11, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    nope! I never meet ones who doesn’t like tiramizu… It’s a global dessert!!
    Tq for sharing the recipe and story kankana , love the photos & ingredients
    expresso in tiramizu! YaY! Buzzed! 😉

  • Tes
    October 11, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    I love Tiramisu, too 🙂 Your looks divine 🙂 Gorgeous pics 🙂

  • peachkins
    October 11, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    I love love love Tiramisu!

  • Ridwan
    October 11, 2011 at 3:12 AM

    WoW,,,great recipe, I’m a big fan of tiramisu, awesome pictures too,and i will mark this recipe,thanks for sharing!!

  • Nash at plateful
    October 11, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Gorgeous shots and styling for a lip-smacking dessert. Tiramisu is my weakness and especially when served in a glass with a spoon to dig in — so comforting! Still can’t get enough of the beautiful images you have shared with us, ah.

  • Sandra
    October 11, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Beautiful dessert and photos. Congratulations on Top 9!

  • Najla
    October 11, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    Hey , just saw this on foodbuzz Top 9!!! Congrats!!! Lovely dessert and awesome snaps !!!

  • sally
    October 11, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Yum! I want to eat one of these tiramisu right now and it’s not even 9am yet.

  • Jana @ delectablymine
    October 11, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Tiramisu is one of those things I think I like, and have always wanted to try making, but I just never do. But your photos and description of how easy this is to make have inspired me to actually try it, not keep putting it off and making excuses. It looks absolutely delicious! Question, do you buy your lady fingers or do you make them yourself?

  • Kim Bee
    October 11, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Congrats on top 9 my dear. This is fantastic. Your photos are absolutely stunning. I love the one with the egg, such a great shot. Tiramisu is so good. I’ve never made it myself though. Think I might have to try.

  • [email protected]
    October 11, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Love this kankana. One of my favorites too

  • Treat and Trick
    October 11, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Tempting clicks and looks fabulous! Congrats on Top 9 too…

  • rinku
    October 11, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    We love tiramisu! Your version looks and sounds amazing!

  • Divya
    October 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Who doesn’t love tiramisu – it’s the perfect dessert especially for coffee lovers like me! Congrats on top 9! You deserve it :).

  • balvinder
    October 11, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Even I haven’t met anyone who does not love tiramisu. I am gluten free so I make my lady fingers with sponge cake.Great Post Kankana. I am following you and looking forward for the friendship.

  • balvinder
    October 11, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Sorry I don’t have a twitter account.

  • My Wandering Spoon
    October 11, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Amazing post, lovely photos of Tiramisu, what a great dessert:)

  • San
    October 11, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    This a truely a hogger’s delight kankana, iam drooling seeing on the gorgeous pics. I never get out of an italian restaurant without ordering tiramisu. It’s a heavenly dessert.

  • Nicki @ Nick-Stirs
    October 11, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    These pictures are amazing. Making my mouth water!

  • Squash Blossom Babies
    October 11, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Wow! This looks great!

  • easyfoodsmith
    October 11, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    My daughter and I love this dish! Wonderful recipe & Beautiful pics!

  • Radhika
    October 11, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    May be you had to hear this – That one person who’d say no is me!! hee hee 🙂 Don’t fall down if i say I’ve never eaten Tiramisu!
    But, your pictures of this dessert are totally gorgeous! Last pic is my favorite!

  • Radhika
    October 11, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    And.. Congratulations! on Foodbuzz Top 9 – Well deserved dear 🙂

  • Kim - Liv Life
    October 11, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Your photos are always so beautiful. I love that one with the spoons in the cocoa and the stencil. Just lovely!
    And yes, I love Tiramisu, but I have never actually made it myself. Your post has inspired me… I think I need to try. Though I’m afraid if I find out how easy it is I just may make it a little too often…!

  • [email protected]
    October 11, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Call me weird but I havent tasted tiramisu as yet. Can you believe?? Actually dread raw eggs 🙁
    You have presented it so well…love the pictures and the red fabric you used..Congrats on Top 9

  • The Yummy Morsel
    October 11, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Wonderful! I do the same most of the time, making just for 2.Its easy and quick.

  • Christine
    October 11, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Congrats on Foodbuzz top 9!

  • Christi Silbaugh
    October 11, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    This recipe is beautiful! I must come up with a recipe for gluten free lady fingers so that I can make this for my daughter! I buzzed you!

  • rebecca
    October 11, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    lovely tiramisu and wow look at your pictures so pretty

  • torviewtoronto and createwithmom
    October 11, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    delicious looking tiramisu looks wonderful

  • [email protected]
    October 11, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Oh baby, you just made me very VERY happy! 🙂

  • wok with ray
    October 11, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    I am drooling just looking at your tiramisu. Very nicely photographed too, I love it!

  • Tiffany
    October 11, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    AMAZING! And congrats on making Top 9!

  • Ryan
    October 11, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Gorgeous tiramisu and congrats on making the top 9 today! Your pictures are beautiful!!

  • Jennifer (Delicieux)
    October 11, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Gorgeous Tiramisu and your photos are fantastic. I especially love that shot with the egg!

  • Purabi Naha
    October 12, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Kankana, I admit that your posts always leave my mouth watering! What a great Tiramisu recipe (thank God you didn’t add Marsala, we don’t prefer that). The pictures are really stunning!! Shubho Bijoya!

  • Sweet Artichoke
    October 12, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    Your pictures are always so pretty and this tiramisu is not exception: an irresistible, delicious temptation 🙂

  • Roxana GreenGirl
    October 12, 2011 at 4:17 AM

    I LOVE tiramisu. But who doesn’t?
    You’re photos are stunning as usual Kankana!

  • Joanne
    October 12, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Tiramisu has always been my favorite dessert and I’m quite picky about it…but after seeing these pictures I know I would adore this!

  • athena
    October 12, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    I always order tiramisu when we go out to a restaurant and have always wanted to make it at home… it’s one of my fave desserts as well. Your photos are gorgeous — the strawberry tiramisu sounds interesting, must go check out that post too!

  • Sobha Shyam
    October 12, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    wow, amazing tiramisu and superb clicks dear…so tempting that i feel like having it now..

  • Tina(PinayInTexas)
    October 12, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Your tiramisu is spectacular, Kankana! Just like you, I fell in love with tiramisu the first time I got to try it! It’s just so delicious!

  • tigerfish
    October 12, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    I may still like the classic tiramisu but who knows…I never tried a strawberry version 😛

  • Kiran @ KiranTarun.com
    October 12, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    Firstly, congrats on the Top 9!! Especially for my favorite dessert in the world. Looks drool-worthy, Kankana 🙂

  • Reem | Simply Reem
    October 12, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    HOw can anyone anyone say NO to tiramisu…..
    Lovely!!!!
    I now need patience to see this here and wait till morning to whip one or rather rush to store and buy one 😉
    Drooling…………..

  • Charles
    October 13, 2011 at 5:57 AM

    Eeek, I can’t take any more tiramisu! Over-eaten this stuff way too much in recent years, though I LOVE strawberry tiramisu. Well, there’s no point lying – I’ll still eat it if it’s offered to me 😀 Beautiful pictures and recipe!

  • lisaiscooking
    October 13, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    This look so delicious! I love tiramisu, and I’ve never made it. I need to!

  • nancy at good food matters
    October 13, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    oh, my! you have outdone yourself with this tiramisu—which becomes more elegant in the individual wine glass servings.

  • [email protected]
    October 13, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!!! This is pure genius. Thank you for sharing!

  • nipponnin
    October 13, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    Great photos and nice presentation! So perfect!

  • Jessica
    October 14, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I think I am floating in a tiramisu dreamland after seeing your photos! I definitely can’t imagine why anyone would not like tiramisu! Though there are so many versions of the dessert out there. I really love your recipe and of course mascarpone is the way to go =) I also saw your strawberry one just now and love it!!!

  • Yadsia @ShopCookMake
    October 17, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Tiramisu has to be one of my favorite desserts ever

  • Patrick @ Appetite for Good
    October 18, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Wow Tiramisu is def one of my fav desserts and I HATE sweets too. You made this look so fabulous. I want to eat all of it up.

    gorgeous photos and you made it sound soooo simple!

  • C&T
    October 20, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Tiramisu is my favourite dessert. And yours looks perfect :)!

  • Vandya
    October 21, 2011 at 7:21 AM

    This looks so light and full of flavor. I have eaten this so many times but have never made it at home. you should get brownie points for making this at home.

  • Anita Menon
    December 5, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    I am making this today for some guests. They are resting in the refrigerator right now. Fingers crossed. Will let you know how they turned out.

  • Anita Menon
    December 18, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    My Tiramisu post inspired by yours http://sliceofmylyfe.wordpress.com/2011/12/18/the-nostalgia-trip-with-tiramisu/

  • Tamara
    January 27, 2012 at 6:05 AM

    I just saw this at Honest Cooking. I love tiramisu, such a beautiful dessert. Your photos are gorgeous!