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🎉 Planning a Party?
You bought 500g mascarpone and need to know if it's enough
Quick Answer:
Yes! 8-10 servings
In standard 9x13 inch (23x33cm) pan
🇮🇹 Following Italian Recipe?
Recipe says "500g mascarpone" but uses metric
That's:
Authentic Tiramisu Recipe (500g Mascarpone)
📝 Ingredients (8-10 servings)
For the Cream:
- Mascarpone 500g (2.2 cups)
- Egg yolks (large) 6
- Sugar 100g (1/2 cup)
- Heavy cream 240ml (1 cup)
For Assembly:
- Ladyfinger cookies ~40 pieces
- Espresso (cooled) 500ml (2 cups)
- Coffee liqueur (optional) 60ml (1/4 cup)
- Cocoa powder For dusting
👨🍳 Instructions
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1
Make Zabaglione
Whisk egg yolks + sugar over double boiler until thick (5-7 min). Cool completely.
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2
Fold Mascarpone
Gently fold 500g mascarpone into cooled zabaglione.
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3
Whip Cream
Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold into mascarpone mixture.
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4
Dip Ladyfingers
Quick dip (1-2 sec each side) in espresso. Don't soak!
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5
Layer in 9x13 Pan
~20 ladyfingers + half cream, repeat
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6
Chill Overnight
Refrigerate minimum 6 hours (overnight best)
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7
Dust & Serve
Cocoa powder just before serving
Mascarpone Amount by Pan Size
| Pan Size | Mascarpone | Servings | Eggs | Ladyfingers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8x8 inch square | 250g | 4-6 | 3 | ~20 |
| 9x13 inch rectangular ⭐ | 500g | 8-10 | 6 | ~40 |
| 11x15 inch (large) | 750g | 12-15 | 9 | ~60 |
Common Tiramisu Questions
Can I make tiramisu 2 days ahead?
Yes! In fact, it's better.
- Optimal: 24 hours ahead (flavors meld perfectly)
- Maximum: 48 hours (still excellent)
- 3+ days: Ladyfingers get too soggy
Can I substitute cream cheese for mascarpone?
Not ideal, but if desperate: Mix 340g cream cheese + 160ml heavy cream + 60ml sour cream.
Result will be tangier and less creamy than authentic.
→ Full mascarpone substitute guideIs raw egg safe in tiramisu?
The zabaglione method pasteurizes eggs to 160°F. For extra safety, use pasteurized eggs.