There are a great many variations for making this popular dessert — a cake with a different set of ingredients. The result is very different and very tasty homemade tiramisu recipes. — For soaking: orange juice or alcohol — Kahlúa liqueur, Baileys, amaretto, rum, cognac, Madeira, brandy. — For decorating the top: grated chocolate, whipped cream and fruit. — Instead of savoiardi: sponge cake or ladyfinger cookies. Some cooks recommend laying the fingers in the mold, scooping the coffee with a spoon and drizzling it over.
The five most commonly used ingredients in recipes:
| Product | Calories per 100g | Protein g per 100g | Fats g per 100g | Carbohydrates g per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar | 398 | 0 | 0 | 99.7 |
| Savoiardi cookies | 378 | 8.5 | 3.8 | 76.6 |
| Mascarpone | 412 | 4.8 | 41.5 | 4.8 |
| Coffee | 94 | 15 | 3.5 | 0 |
| Cocoa powder | 374 | 24.2 | 17.5 | 32 |
Other cooks advise dipping each piece into a mug — both options are valid. — Heavy cream or quail eggs instead of chicken eggs. There are tiramisu recipes without eggs. The appearance has changed too: tiramisu is also made as a large round or rectangular cake, and another variation is to layer the ingredients in a glass or dessert bowl. To be fully ready, the dessert needs to chill in the refrigerator for several hours. Even mascarpone, once considered an indispensable component, is replaced with another soft cheese or cottage cheese.