Traditional Tiramisu (half size) — Giovanni's Tiramisu (2024)

Traditional Tiramisu (half size) — Giovanni's Tiramisu (1)

$40.00

6-8 servings

Made with love by Giovanni. We recommend this size for smaller gatherings. Can be refrigerated for 3-5 days, or up to 5 weeks in the freezer.

Pairs well with good friends, dinner parties, wine, a cup of coffee, and Sunday morning’s.

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  • What’s the best way to serve the tiramisu?

    The best way is to freeze the cake, and cut off a slice, and let it defrost to room temperature (15 minutes) to keep the form! Since he doesn't use any preservatives or thickeners, the Tiramisu tends to absorb all the liquids and creams and if it stays in the fridge it gets softer as the cake portion gets softer. Freezing, and serving it "semifreddo" (half frozen) is best!

  • How many people does it serve?

    Half sizes have 6-8 servings, while full sizes have double that quantity.

  • How long does the tiramisu stay fresh?

    The Tiramisu can stay in the fridge for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for up to 4 weeks!

  • Does the tiramisu contain alcohol?

    The tiramisu Giovanni makes does contain a very small and negligible amount of alcohol. The amount used is very low, and most of the liquid mixture is comprised of italian espresso, vanilla and other liquids. Unfortunately, we are unable to make alcohol free Tiramisu at this time.

  • Does the tiramisu contain nuts?

    Nope! The traditional nor the gluten-free tiramisu contain nuts. Please contact us at hello@giovannistiramisu.com or 818-481-3503 with any other allergy questions.

  • I have celiac disease. Can I eat the gluten-free tiramisu?

    Our gluten-free tiramisu is made by hand and celiac-approved. The gluten-free is made from scratch by Giovanni. Please contact us at hello@giovannistiramisu.com or 818-481-3503 with any other allergy questions.

  • Is the tiramisu Kosher?

    It's not certified kosher, but we use 100% kosher ingredients.

  • Can the tiramisu be made with decaf espresso?

    Unfortunately, we are unable to make caffeine-free Tiramisu at this time. Giovanni makes the Tiramisu in batches, so it's hard to make only one decaf, as the espresso is mixed with all of the other liquid ingredients at one time.

  • Can I make any changes to the recipe or special requests?

    All Tiramisu’s are made with love in small batches by Giovanni and cannot be changed at this time

Traditional Tiramisu (half size) — Giovanni's Tiramisu (2024)

FAQs

What is traditional tiramisu made of? ›

Traditional tiramisu contains ladyfingers (savoiardi), egg yolks, sugar, coffee, mascarpone and cocoa powder. A common variant involves soaking the savoiardi in alcohol, such as Marsala wine, amaretto or a coffee-based liqueur.

What's the difference between tiramisu and tiramisu cake? ›

While traditional tiramisu is more of a layered dessert without a cake base, a tiramisu cake might involve sponge cake layers soaked in coffee and liqueur, layered with mascarpone cream, and dusted with cocoa powder.

What is the secret of tiramisu? ›

The secret to a true tiramisu? Mascarpone! Most people use regular cream cheese, but in order to get the real deal, you need to try is with this Italian specialty.

Who makes a good tiramisu? ›

10 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best Tiramisu
  • Olive Garden.
  • Maggiano's Little Italy.
  • Bravo! Italian Kitchen.
  • Buca di Beppo.
  • Carrabba's Italian Grill.
  • Romano's Macaroni Grill.
  • Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizza and Pasta.
  • Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano.
Jan 16, 2024

What is the difference between Italian and American tiramisu? ›

Traditional Italian tiramisu does not contain cream–the mascarpone “cream” is composed of simply mascarpone, eggs and sugar. However, our selection of mostly Americanized recipe did include 5 recipes that used heavy cream (ranging from 2 tablespoons to 2 cups).

What not to do when making tiramisu? ›

Roberto Lestani, who for the occasion revealed to us the 3 mistakes not to make to prepare a stunning tiramisu!
  1. 1: excessively whipping the mascarpone! ...
  2. 2: once together, don't immediately mix the yolks and sugar! ...
  3. 3: Neglect stratification!
Jun 16, 2020

Why is tiramisu so expensive? ›

Roberto Linguanotto, a Venetian pastry chef who is often credited with the invention of tiramisu back in the 1960s, says that his creation is expensive because of the espresso used in another essential component to the dessert: espresso-soaked ladyfingers (via The Straits Times).

What is a substitute for mascarpone cheese in tiramisu? ›

You can mimic the silky, decadent consistency of mascarpone with an easy DIY recipe. To make this mascarpone substitute, mix together 12 ounces of room temperature cream cheese (1 ½ blocks) with ¼ cup of heavy whipping cream and ¼ cup of sour cream until combined.

What is the best liquor for tiramisu? ›

Alcohol: I prefer Kahlua, but use any of the following: Marsala wine, rum (dark is best!), brandy, or Amaretto. Make it Alcohol-Free: Omit the Kahlua entirely from the coffee mixture and replacing it with coffee in the mascarpone mixture.

Why is my tiramisu so runny? ›

The other main reasons the mixture would be runny is if other liquid ingredients have been added first, or if the mascarpone has been beaten so much that it has curdled (then you will get water separating out from the cheese curds).

Why is the bottom of tiramisu wet? ›

The cookies that make up the “cake” layers of a tiramisu are called Savoiardi, or lady fingers. These cookies are incredibly absorbent because they are made from a sponge cake-like batter. That's why when you dip them in coffee if you dip them for too long they will make your cake very soggy. Sponge cake absorbs.

Which supermarket has the best tiramisu? ›

We found the best tiramisu you can buy
  • WINNER Morrisons Tiramisu. Overall Score: 78/100. ...
  • RUNNER-UP Essential Waitrose Tiramisu. Overall Score: 77/100. ...
  • Caffe Concerto Tiramisu. Overall Score: 75/100. ...
  • Tesco Tiramisu. Overall Score: 74/100. ...
  • Co-op Tiramisu. ...
  • Lidl Milbona Italian Tiramisu. ...
  • COOK Tiramisu.
Nov 20, 2018

What is Costco tiramisu made of? ›

While a tiramisu is normally made with soaked lady fingers, this cake mostly uses coffee-soaked sponge cake with creamy mascarpone filling. It is then topped off with a sprinkle of chocolate powder, chocolate shavings or espresso beans.

Does Olive Garden make tiramisu? ›

I looked into it and found that Olive Garden does not make its tiramisu in-house these days. They have expanded so much since the 1990s, so it makes sense that their chefs don't have time to make all of the desserts on the menu.

Does tiramisu traditionally contain alcohol? ›

Traditional tiramisu, an Italian dessert, typically contains alcohol in the form of a liqueur. The alcohol is used to enhance the flavor and is an integral part of the dessert's traditional recipe. The most commonly used liqueur in tiramisu is Marsala wine, which is a sweet fortified wine.

Does all tiramisu have raw eggs? ›

Nowadays, using raw eggs in cooking is so much more acceptable because the quality of fresh produce is so much better - think mayonnaise (raw yolks), lemon meringue pie (raw egg whites under the browned top). However, the real traditional way to make Tiramisu (and this is an Italian Chef recipe) is to use raw eggs.

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