Tiramisu (Italian for "Lift Me Up")
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 12 ingredients
- 7 tb Brandy or rum (optional)
- Cocoa
- 1 Bag (12 oz.) white chocolate pieces
- 1 pk (3 oz.) cream cheese; softened
- 1 ct (1/2 pt.) whipping cream
- 7 pt Baskets fresh strawberries stemmed, divide
- 36 Lady fingers; split (three 3 ounce
- Cut
- 1 1/4 c Strong coffee
- 1/4 c Milk
- Water
- 1 ct (8 oz.) Cool Whip
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Cream cheese
High in vitamin A · 308 µg per 100 g, 39% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
3 more authorised claims
- Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
- Vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin A has a role in the process of cell specialisation.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in many foods. Vitamin A is important for normal vision, the immune system, reproduction, and growth and development. NIH fact sheet
Source of riboflavin · 0.2 mg per 100 g, 16% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Riboflavin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Riboflavin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
6 more authorised claims
- Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal red blood cells.
- Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
- Riboflavin contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.
- Riboflavin contributes to the normal metabolism of iron.
- Riboflavin contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Riboflavin contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Riboflavin (also called vitamin B2) is important for the growth, development, and function of the cells in your body. It also helps turn the food you eat into the energy you need. NIH fact sheet
Source of phosphorus · 107 mg per 100 g, 15% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Phosphorus contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Phosphorus contributes to normal function of cell membranes.
- Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
1 more authorised claims
- Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal teeth.
Phosphorus is a mineral contained in each cell in our body. Most phosphorus is in the bones and teeth, and some is in your genes. NIH fact sheet
Source of selenium · 8.6 µg per 100 g, 16% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Selenium contributes to normal spermatogenesis.
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
- Selenium contributes to the maintenance of normal nails.
3 more authorised claims
- Selenium contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Selenium contributes to the normal thyroid function.
- Selenium contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Selenium is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Your thyroid gland needs selenium to produce hormones and function properly. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Cheese, cream”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- 1. To make filling, melt white chocolate chips with 1/4 cup milk in top of double boiler over hot, not boiling water. (You may use microwave, on medium high setting, but be careful not to burn). Stir until smooth; cool to room temperature.
- 2. In large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Stir in melted chips. Whip cream to form soft peaks. Gradually whisk into cream cheese mixture, along with Cool Whip. Set aside.
- 3. Line side of 9x3 springform pan with lady finger halves, cut sides in. In small bowl, combine coffee and brandy. Arrange 1/2 the remaining ladyfingers on bottom of pan. Brush with half the coffee mixture. Cover with half the filling. Slice 1 basket of strawberries-layer over filling. Repeat ladyfinger, coffee and filling layer. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove side of pan. Halve remaining strawberries. Arrange decoratively on top.
- P.S. You may vary recipe by omitting berries, and sprinkling dry cocoa on top of each layer. Also, you may wish to use a deep glass bowl, instead of springform pan.
- on Sep 8, 1997
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Cake tin
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Mixing bowl
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Whisk
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Electric mixer
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Chef's knife
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Cutting board
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Wooden spoon
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Pastry brush