Tiramisu’ or Tiramisu

There are many versions of this Italian dessert but I am here showing the classic recipe which I like best. The word tiramisu’ means literally pull me up. Because the recipe requires espresso it is a dessert that helps waking you up. It also requires alcohol. In Italy after dinner we usually drink caffe’ corretto, espresso with either #grappa, #rum or some other type of strong alcohol. I used to make this dessert when I was 14 with grappa and my friends and I would get wasted- ahahah

tiramisu
2 large white eggs
2 large yolks
Espresso diluted with water for 4 people
One cup of fine sugar
A tablespoon of orange juice
A pack of savoiardi cookies
225 grams mascarpone (one container)
Dark chocolate for decoration

Rum 😉

Prepare the coffee and set aside to cool off.
Whip the yolk with half the sugar until it gets dense and creamy. Add while whipping some OJ. Add the mascarpone and keep whipping.
Whip the egg white with the remaining sugar until they become fluffy and big.

Now very important add the yolk cream with the egg white with a wood spoon. Flip (not stirring)gently from bottom to top until the mixture is well mixed. You don’t want to lose volume.

Take a glass Pyrex. Take a bowl and place the coffee and some rum in it. Dip briefly the savoiardi on both sides. Make first in the glass Pyrex a layer of cookies, then cover with the cream and so on.

Finish with some dark chocolate and place in the fridge. Consume within 3 days-

Cream with caramelized peach – crema pasticcera con pesche

A tasty dessert for a weekend or special occasion. It makes enough for 4 small bowls. I made it for my friends who came over Saturday night.

Ingredients:

2 peaches cut in half and peel them. Brush them with butter, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.

5 yolks (organic and fresh)

one cup of organic sugar

a spoon of Brandy, or Marsala or Martini

200 g of heavy cream whipped

Watch the video to see how to caramelize the peaches. You can put them on a grill until they get soft and caramelized. Set on a side.

Place the eggs in a bowl to cook in a double boiler. Add the sugar. Keep whisking the eggs and sugar until it gets somewhat dense and double in size. It will take a while. I mean a while and your arm will be sore. It is like doing push ups. Add some Brandy or whatever you chose to. Add some organic zest. Once it is ready (this is crucial) place the bowl on a bigger bowl full of ice. Set to cool off.

When the cream is cooled off, slowly add the whipped cream. Move without whisking the cream. Place in the refrigerator to cool off.

When you are ready to serve, warm up the peaches in the microwave. Place the cream in the small bowls and the peach on top. Sprinkle grated dark chocolate (90%) and serve.

Please watch the video to see the finishing touch. Enjoy!

Crema alle pesche