Italian · dessert
Tiramisu
Tiramisu reads sweetness 5.8, richness 5.4 and bitterness 4.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Italian dessert, about 5 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.5 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 6.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 1.7 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 4.9 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 5.8 · Richness 5.4 · Bitterness 4.5 · Umami 2.4 · Earthy 2.4 · Fruity 2.1 · Nutty 1.6 · Sourness 1.5 · Floral 1.1 · Salinity 0.8 · Citrus 0.5 · Herbaceous 0.5 · Warm Spice 0.5
What's in it (7)
- 24 Savoiardi ladyfinger biscuits
- 1 lb mascarpone
- 4 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup strong espresso, cooled
- 3 tbsp Marsala wine
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Time & effort: about 5 hr (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 281.8 kcal, 5.7 g protein, 14.1 g fat, 33.4 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy · Contains egg — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Whip egg yolks with sugar until pale, then fold in mascarpone; fold stiffly beaten egg whites into the mascarpone cream.
- Briefly dip ladyfingers in espresso spiked with Marsala and layer in a dish, alternating with the cream.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours and dust generously with cocoa powder before serving.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.