Photo: Ben Dearnley
If you’re in need of a pick-me-up, make these tiramisùs, layer by meditative layer. First, a base of savoiardi biscuits or sponge cake to soak up some good, strong Marsala-spiked coffee. Then, build it up with billowy marscarpone, a dusting of cocoa, and repeat. Tiramisù is best made a day ahead to allow the flavours to meld, but you’ll be forgiven if you choose to dive right in.
Our top tiramisù recipes range from your classic Italian-style tiramisùs to non-traditional takes on the old favourite.
Our best classic tiramisù recipes
Tiramisù
(Credits: Ben Dearnley)If you’re looking for a reliable, traditional tiramisù recipe to have up your sleeve, this is it.
Learn how to make this Sydney institution’s classic Italian dessert at home.
Tiramisù
(Credits: Phillip Castleton)Our detailed and easy-to-follow recipe on how to make a classic tiramisù.
Ian Curley: Tiramisù
(Credits: Chris Chen) Ian Curley’s (The European) tiramisù recipe is as classic as they come.
Tiramisù
(Credits: William Meppem)They don’t come much better than this classic ‘pick me up’.
Non-traditional takes on the famed tiramisù
This not-so-traditional version of the layered Italian coffee dessert swaps coffee and fortified wine for zesty limoncello – a worthy adaptation in our eyes.
Forget everything you knew about tiramisù. This tres leche version dusted with wattleseed gives the classic a run for its money.
Adding Nutella to tiramisù may not be orthodox but it sure adds a special quality to what could be Italy’s most famous dessert.
These individual serves of tiramisù with a slight nuttier, toffee-noted profile are ready to eat straight away.
Tiramisú layer cakes
(Credits: Amanda McLauchlan)These tiramisù layer cakes build on the traditional with verve.
Tiramisù FAQs
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that’s generally built around six core ingredients: ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi), mascarpone cheese, eggs, espresso or strong coffee, sugar, and cocoa powder. Layer these together and you’re in for a rich, creamy and indulgent treat.
While Marsala wine is the traditional choice for a classic Italian tiramisu, other alcoholic options like dark rum or brandy can be used for a more robust profile, while coffee liqueurs (like Kahlúa or Tia Maria) or Amaretto (an almond liquer) can give the dessert a rich, sweet depth.
The secret to a good tiramisu is in the balance of textures and flavours: you want a tiramisu that is rich at the same time that it is light, and one that has just the right strength of coffee flavour without the ladyfingers getting soggy or weighed down with liquid.
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