Tiramisu Classico

As you whisk together the creamy mascarpone and the rich yolks, you can almost hear the soft murmuring of the Tiber River, the gentle clinking of espresso cups in a Roman cafe. Tiramisu Classico, with its luscious layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, rich and velvety mascarpone mixture, finished with a dusting of cocoa powder and chocolate shavings, is a dessert that captures the essence of Italian dolce vita.

The key to a perfect Tiramisu Classico lies in the balance between the bite of the strong coffee and the sweetness of the sugar, the way the savoiardi biscuits soak up the coffee to become tender but not soggy, the texture of the whipped eggs white giving the mascarpone creaminess an airy lift. And of course, the final garnish of cocoa powder and dark chocolate shavings which add the perfect finishing touch, a hint of bitterness and sophistication to this iconic dolce.