Tiramisu
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 11 ingredients
- 8 oz. cream powdered sugar cheese
- Cocoa
- 4 egg yolks
- Mascarpone
- Amaretto
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- Lemon
- Ricotta
- Dip
- Espresso
- Cookies
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Lemon
High in vitamin C · 53 mg per 100 g, 66% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
11 more authorised claims
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
Source of protein · 1.1 g per 100 g, 15% of the energy from protein
- Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemons, raw, without peel”, 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.
- Hot sugar. Hot sugar sticks to skin and burns far hotter than boiling water: don't touch or taste it. Keep a bowl of cold water close, and keep children away while it cooks.
Method
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- 1 c.
- brewed Espresso 1 pkg.
- ladyfingers 4 egg yolks unsweetened cocoa 3 Tbsp.
- sugar 1 c.
- whipping cream, whipped 1 Ib.
- Mascarpone (or you may % c.
- Amaretto or Frangelico substitute 8 oz.
- cream powdered sugar cheese and 8 oz.
- Ricotta) Prepare Espresso.
- Beat egg yolks and 3 tablespoons sugar until lemon in color and thick.
- Add cheese and blend.
- Add liquor.
- Set aside.
- In separate bowl, beat whipping cream and set aside.
- Dip cookies in cooled Espresso and place on 10 x9 % x 2-inch platter, covering the pan bottom as well as you can.
- Pour half the cheese mixture over the cookies, then spread all the whipped cream, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle lightly with cocoa.
- Dip more ladyfingers and make another layer.
- Add the rest of the cheese.
- Sprinkle with more cocoa.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for several hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.
Plating
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