I've long been tinkering about with a bottle of Bailey's, seeing how it could best be called upon in the kitchen, and I think, with this, I've found it. An Italian friend of mine, who makes a killer tiramisu herself, was an instant convert. I was relieved: the Italians generally are conservative about their food, which goes some way to explaining the longevity of their cherished culinary traditions. But this only sounds like some sort of joke - "Did you hear the one about the Irishman and the Italian...?" - and in reality is an elegantly buff-tinted, creamy-toned variant of the punchy, if comfortably cliched, original.
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Hi Nigella I tried this recipe last night and took it to a friend's for our dessert. It was just delicious. We enjoyed it so much. Better than any Tiramisu I have eaten in any restaurant. Thanks for sharing. I love trying your stuff.
Posted by Alexisceri on 5th Feb 2012 at 16.04
I love this recipe! I already made it over 10 times. It's so easy and fast to make. And it's always perfect!
Posted by Sabbel on 10th May 2012 at 16.08
Even if the traditional recipe of tiramisu only ask for mascarpone cheese, I suggest you to use half mascarpone half ricotta cheese. Much more delicate and lighter :)
Posted by blackdragone on 14th May 2012 at 13.07
Just fabulous even if here in Italy we hate "innovation"!!
Posted by mixiriel on 14th Jul 2012 at 1.09
Yum yum yum! This is a dinner party regular in our house. A fantastic and totally foolproof recipe which is every bit as good as the authentic italian recipe. Nigella your food rocks!!
Posted by Karen Rowberry on 26th Jul 2012 at 9.51
hi nigella,is there a way to to make this without using eggs:)))))
Posted by nruthya on 7th Oct 2012 at 11.29
hello, i saw one with Frangelico on TV, i'm going to try that, Kisses from Portugal
Posted by me_aisha on 25th Oct 2012 at 14.41
Just made this recipe for an Italian themed dinner party this evening, with 6 Hungarian guests. I cant wait to taste it!
Posted by Angie Swansea on 4th Nov 2012 at 16.57
Hi Nigella, I'm Italian and made tiramisu' since I was a child. I have to say this recipe is absolutely perfect! Practically the same as my mum's. My mum makes it with a bit of rum but so far I tried it with Baileys and Amaretto too and they all work! Ciao.
Posted by Fiorenelbosco on 11th Nov 2012 at 20.00
Hi Can this tiramisu be frozen?
Posted by KimLondon on 24th Nov 2012 at 17.28
Perfecto!! The only thing I don't like is having to wait overnight for it to set - I want it now! I've tried it with chocolate Fingerellas from Waitrose and it's even better. If you have any of the mascapone mixture left, pour in the coffee/Bailey's soaking fluid, whisk and you have a fab topping for vanilla ice-cream. Waste not, want not! Adam xx
Posted by adaml25 on 10th Jan 2013 at 16.54
Just made the tiramisu recipe using Baileys -absolutely delicious and so simple! My husband reckons it is the best dessert he has ever had!
Posted by Geordiegypsey on 15th Jan 2013 at 13.29
I live in Italy and have always used half ricotta and half marscapone for tiramisu. True. it's lighter.
Posted by luverlygrub on 18th Feb 2013 at 8.46
Hi Nigella, I tried this recipe, and it turned out beautiful, twice (and counting)! We love irish cream, and love having friends over for dinner. Thank you very much.
Posted by HotHousePink on 28th Mar 2013 at 5.48