Tiramisu
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert made with mascarpone, eggs, sponge finger biscuits and strong coffee. The Thermomix whips the eggs to airy perfection and blends the mascarpone cream silky-smooth, giving you a restaurant-quality layered dessert with minimal effort.
About this recipe
Tiramisu Thermomix TM7 is the ultimate make-ahead dessert for anyone searching for an authentic Italian recipe with an all-in-one kitchen machine. This classic combines a silky mascarpone cream, whipped eggs with caster sugar and sponge finger biscuits soaked in strong brewed coffee, finished with a generous dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder. The TM7 makes the tricky parts easy: the butterfly whisk accessory whips egg whites into firm, glossy peaks while the mixing function folds mascarpone into a velvety cream without a single lump — no hand whisking or endless folding by hand. Because everything comes together in one bowl, you spend less time washing up and more time layering. Ideal for festive dinners, birthdays or a luxurious weekend treat, this tiramisu recipes favourite needs several hours of chilling, so prepare it in the morning and serve a perfectly set, coffee-scented dessert in the evening.
Preparation tips
- Use freshly brewed, strongly made coffee and let it cool completely before dipping the sponge finger biscuits; a quick dip of one second per side keeps them soft without turning soggy.
- Cover the tiramisu tightly with cling film before chilling so the cocoa powder stays fresh and the mascarpone cream absorbs no fridge odours; dust the cocoa only just before serving.
- For a firmer texture, whisk the egg whites separately and fold them gently into the mascarpone mixture with the spatula; this keeps the cream airy and light rather than dense.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free version: simply keep the coffee soak plain, or add a splash of chicory coffee syrup for extra depth — ideal when serving children or guests who prefer a classic tiramisu without liqueur.
- Festive winter variant: flavour the coffee with a pinch of cinnamon and grated orange zest, and finish with a layer of grated dark chocolate between the mascarpone cream and cocoa for a Christmas-worthy dessert.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weigh the caster sugar and mascarpone directly into the mixing bowl, because the TM7 built-in scale ensures gram-precise quantities for a balanced cream. [Precision Control]
- The Thermomix whips the egg whites with the butterfly whisk into firm, glossy peaks, giving the tiramisu cream its signature light and airy structure. [Multi-Function]
- Grinding cocoa nibs takes seconds in the TM7, producing freshly ground unsweetened cocoa with deeper aroma than pre-ground powder for the topping. [Multi-Function]
- The TM7 mixes mascarpone with egg yolk into a silky, lump-free cream far faster than folding by hand with a spatula. [Time Savings]
- Gentle heating of the brewed coffee in the TM7 keeps it at the ideal warm temperature for dipping sponge finger biscuits without bitterness. [Temperature Control]
Ingredients
- medium eggs
- egg yolk
- caster sugar
- mascarpone
- sponge finger biscuits
- strong brewed coffee
- cocoa powder, unsweetened