Made in Italy with love…
Italian Gluten Free Tiramisu was learned during a recent trip Pegs took to Lake Como!
What a love feast we had during our wonderful cooking class in Minaggio, Italy taught by Eva, owner of Cuciniamo Italiano. We had a ball, and I learned new ways of cooking several Italian dishes!
Today’s recipe makes my heart sing! There are certain dishes, we would love to have taste authentic, and Tiramisu is one of them! What a blessing it was to learn how to make this decadent gluten free dessert and share it all with you!
Eva was wonderful to share her family’s recipe! She grew up in Como and teaches her wonderful classes, as well as caters in the region of Como. Please check Eva and Cuciniamo Italiano if looking for a fun filled delicious and authentic Italian cooking and gastronomy experience! And it can be gluten free if you’d like!
Be on the lookout for more recipes from our fabulous Lake Como cooking experience with Eva!
Let’s talk Italian Gluten Free Tiramisu! Where does one find gluten free Ladyfinger cookies? We used Shar Savoiardi’salso knows as Ladyfingers, a light and airy Italian cookie for the win, taste and texture! They are a bit bigger than normal sized lady fingers, but worked great. Just make sure the serving dish you are using will fit them or break them to fit the dish you will serve it in.
Here is Eva’s True Italian Gluten Free Tiramisu, made with so much love!
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Italian Gluten Free Tiramisu
A Perfect Dessert!
Ingredients
- 5 eggs, separated
- 1 cup or 200g. Organic Sugar
- 2– 8 oz. containers Mascarpone cheese (I bought mine from the Italian stand at the MB Farmers Market- @FreshPasta)
- 1/2–1/3 cup espresso coffee
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1 package gluten free Ladyfinger Italian cookies
Instructions
Equipment:
- Square dish to dip biscuits into the coffee.
- Serving dish: 9 x 11 glass or ceramic oval or rectangle dish
- Whisk or hand blender
- Spatula
- 2 medium bowls
Method for True Italian Glute Free Tiramisu:
- Separate eggs into 2- medium bowls, Whites in one bowl, egg yolks in the other
- Add sugar to egg yolks, whisk until blended. Set aside.
- Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- Whisk both containers of mascarpone cheese into egg yolk sugar mixture.
- For the filling: Fold egg whites into egg yolk cheese mixture. Gently Fold while blending, not stirring.
- In a medium square dish, pour in fresh espresso or strong coffee and add some cream. You’ll dip the Ladyfingers in this.
- Get your serving dish ready and spread 1/2 the filling into the bottom of serving dish.
- Dip cookies into the coffee & cream and place over the filling. If needed, break to fit the cookies into smaller pieces to fit into your dish. Try to cover all the filling with coffee dipped cookies.
- Top biscuits with remaining filling. Smooth top with a spatula.
- Sift cocoa powder over the top of filling. I like a lot of cocoa dusting
- Refrigerate for at least 1- hour or longer covered.
Notes
Variations:
- Use coconut milk or another milk alternative for a Dairy free version in the coffee.
- For mascarpone cheese use Kite Hills whipped ricotta
- Want to bake your own Lady fingers? Try this homemade version!
- Add some rum or a flavored liqueur of choice to the coffee cream. Frangelico, Bailey’s Irish cream or Kahlua.
Other Gluten Free Desserts
Pegs often chooses to go dairy free. If you are someone who struggles to find dairy free and gluten free recipes, check out this article on ways to help indulge both gluten free and dairy free.
Pegs Damn Good Gluten Free cookbook also offers dairy free, paleo, vegetarian and vegan options in her chapter exclusive for baking treats that are damn good!
Or if you’re not a coffee fan, but looking for a treat that is so indulgent and beautiful? Try Pegs latest Gluten Free Carrot Cake recipe! It will make you smile with delight!
FAQs
Are lady fingers and madeleines the same?
No, ladyfingers and madeleines are not the same. Ladyfingers, also known as savoiardi, are light and airy sponge cakes that are typically used in desserts like tiramisu and charlotte. They have a dry, crispy texture which makes them perfect for soaking up liquids like coffee and liqueurs in these desserts. Madeleines, on the other hand, are small, shell-shaped sponge cakes with a soft, moist texture and a buttery flavor. They are usually served as a tea cake or snack rather than being used as a component in layered desserts.
What kind of alcohol is traditionally used in tiramisu?
The traditional alcohol used in tiramisu is Marsala wine, which adds a rich and sweet flavor to the dessert. However, variations of the recipe may use other liquors such as rum, coffee liqueur (like Kahlúa), or brandy. Some recipes even omit the alcohol altogether for a non-alcoholic version.
Can I make tiramisu without raw eggs?
Yes, you can make tiramisu without raw eggs. One way to do this is by using a custard base made from cooked egg yolks and sugar, which is then mixed with mascarpone cheese. Alternatively, you can find recipes that use whipped cream or a combination of cream cheese and mascarpone as the creamy layer, avoiding raw eggs altogether.