Saturday, February 27, 2010
Tiramisu **Daring Bakers**
Tiramisu means "pick me up" and is a layered cake. According to Wikipedia, The original recipe comprised savoiardi (ladyfinger biscuits), eggs, sugar, mascarpone, cocoa powder, honey and club soda. There was no liquor as it was targeted mainly at children and the elderly. The original shape was round and the word "pick me up" is in reference to the effects of sugar and espresso.
There is a lot on the history of this dessert and is worth a read.
For this challenge, the zabaglione, pastry cream, whipped cream and mascarpone was made from scratch. I made the mascarpone and the zabaglione and the pastry cream on the same day giving it enough time for refrigeration for more than 24 hours. It was only a further couple of days that I was able to make the biscuits. So a little planning helped a lot.
Mascarpone Cheese – Vera’s Recipe (Baking Obsession) for Homemade Mascarpone Cheese
Zabaglione, Vanilla Pastry Cream and the Whipped Cream- (Recipe source: Carminantonio's Tiramisu from The Washington Post, July 11 2007 )
Both the above recipes worked well with me.Alcohol wasn't used in the recipe in keeping my daughter in mind. I had no problems so there's nothing much to mention.
I made the lady finger biscuits an early morning. I should have made more because I felt the need for more. They were good to eat on their own. Probably that is why I was short of these while assembling the tiramisu.
With the above I made a 6" round cake using a ring mould and one in a glass. The recipe for the tira misu is (Recipe source: Carminantonio's Tiramisu from The Washington Post, July 11 2007 ).
Bottom: A layer of broken espresso-soaked Savoiardi
I Layer-Zabaglione+Vanilla Pastry Cream+Whipped Cream
II Layer- Sugar-syrup soaked sliced strawberries+ espresso-soaked Savoiardi
III Layer-Zabaglione+Vanilla Pastry Cream+Whipped Cream
Chilled overnight resulted in 1 person eating it on his own without sharing.
What you see above was assembled in a ring mould. The ladyfingers were dipped in sweetened espresson and arranged ina single row. For the next layer I mixed in sugar syrup-soaked chopped stawberries with the cream mixture and spread it on the ladyfingers.This was repeated in another two layers and chilled for more than 24 hours. This is where I had to resist the urge to cut a slice for myself. Before serving and being well chilled, I sprinkled chocolate shavings.
The recipe in itself is a great working one.The ladyfingers are very crisp on the outside and have a spongy texture on the inside. A great snack on its own.Like it was mentioned in the recipe that they tend to get soggy easily when soaked was not true when I did it. It did maintain its shape well.Making Mascarpone was uneventful too. I dont own a thermometer, so the stages were by instinct and this time it worked. The 24 rest in the refrigerator really did firm it up. Beating it with a spoon before mixing the others into it made it smooth. I wasn't as adventurous as most others on the forum. Stuck to two of my favourite flavours, chocolate and strawberry. Assembled and refrigerated well gave me neat slices. Ultimatel this recipe is a keeper!
The February 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Aparna of My Diverse Kitchen and Deeba of Passionate About Baking. They chose Tiramisu as the challenge for the month. Their challenge recipe is based on recipes from The Washington Post, Cordon Bleu at Home and Baking Obsession.
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That looks great! You are lucky to be able to get such nice-looking strawberries at this time of year. I bought some last week and they were as crunchy as apples! Needless to say, I used raspberries in my tiramisu. I didn't have any troubles either, and will be making this again too. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLooks delish. Thanks for baking with us.
ReplyDeleteLovely tiramisu. I specially like your version in the glass.
ReplyDeleteWow perfect and tempting...
ReplyDeleteStunning tiramisu. Very nice presentation. Well done :)
ReplyDeleteLooks very tempting!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful clicks :-)
Mmm, that looks delicious! I want tiramisu now and it's 8am.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! I love tiramisu and this looks so tempting and yummy!!!! You've done a great job dear:)
ReplyDeletemmmm, simply scrumptious..lovely clicks.
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Well done with the challenge Rachel. How beautifully it turned out and looks like you enjoyed it too. Love both the servings, and can see the lucky one who grabbed the glass full. Bith are gorgeous! WOW! Thank you for taking to it so well. Playing host was great fun too!
ReplyDeleteWell done on the challenge Rachel :-)
ReplyDeleteThat looks really fantastic!! I love the one in the glass too. Really nicely done on this challenge!
ReplyDeleteI must make one with fruit next time. Yours look so creamy yummy :-)
ReplyDeleteOh nice!! Our tiramisu look similar :) strawberries and chocolate--one of the best combinations!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteA perfect slice of heaven on plate,love the fruity touch :D
ReplyDeleteYour tiramisu looks wonderful. Love the layered one you did in the coffee cup. So pretty
ReplyDeleteLooks VERY Yummy! Great Job!
ReplyDeleteLooks wonderful with the strawberries!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I'm looking forward to berry season when I can try a berry version!
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I'm waiting for berry season so I can try a berry version!
ReplyDeletelooks lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, but this looks good. Everything looks gorgeous. You did a wonderful job with the challenge. Kudos.
ReplyDeleteWell done Rachel! It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteStunning photos! And I love the chocolate/strawberry combination, it's one of my favorites! Great adaptation.
ReplyDeleteI imagine it amazing with strawberries!
ReplyDeleteamazing job it looks good enough not to share.
ReplyDeletelove it.
That looks amazing! I love the strawberries! I had thought about using strawberries as well but just couldn't rip myself away from the traditional recipe. But after looking at yours I might have to do this a second time! Your photography and presentation are also great!
ReplyDeleteHi Rachel !!long time...hope you remember me...i am back to blogging now.the tiramisu looks so tempting but then you were always a pro in baking.gr8 to be back!!
ReplyDeletehey Rachel how have you been??hope you remember me!that tiramisu looks so tempting!its gr8 to be back:)
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about those savoiardi biscuits. I find I tend to snack on them too much when I have them around. :)
ReplyDeleteVery tempting indeed! I love the addition of strawberries. Beautifully presented!
ReplyDeleteRachel,
ReplyDeleteyour tiramisu looks lovely and perfect
your tiramisu looks scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteAny left? I'm just round the corner and I'm willing to break my diet ...
ReplyDeleteTiramisu looks fab! Love the strawberry one!
ReplyDeleteThe Classic Tiramisu!..:)
ReplyDeleteLooks DELECTABLE, Rachel!! :)
Really a daring attempt!
impressive pics ..tempting me badly to have it.
ReplyDeletegreat pics...want to have a bite of it!!!!
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Looks so yum..I feel like having some Tiramisu NOW!!
ReplyDeletePerfectly delicious dessert!
ReplyDeletegreat job- looks deluxe!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! That looks amazingly good, Rachel.
ReplyDeleteWow! Amazing that you made mascarpone at home. Your Tiramisu looks very tempting. Wish I could get a bite of it too :D.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you present it in the glass with the sponge finger stick. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteYour tiramisu looks amazing! Well done :)
ReplyDeleteI WILLLL TRY THIS ONCE ATLEAST!! ... MAY BE WHEN I GET BACK HOME
ReplyDeleteand these are the reasons ...
1)As always... u (and ma) continue to inspire me to bake
2)I LOVE TIRAMISU
3)Always wanted to try something like this... but WITHOUT ASSISTANTS this time !! (u know what I mean)