Tiramisu | Basics with Babish

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[@mjstupecki5431]

I like that he’s willing to be humble and show when he messes up. It’s actually more helpful so we know what not to do and shows that he doesn’t care about being presented as ✨flawless✨

[@penguinscanfly5796]

was that ironic "flawless" intentional

[@leon6er]

honestly seeing the part with the spring form pan makes me laugh in pain every time

[@SpiceyOats]

@@penguinscanfly5796 Its a bot. its paid for.

[@DeadFTP]

​@@SpiceyOats i wish I'd get paid for commenting lol

[@laurentfabron]

even though he is

[@AGlimpseInside]

The best part about this channel are the mistakes being left in. Great recipe also most grocers carry pasteurized eggs too. Have a great turkey day Andrew. 😎

[@Hahahahaaahaahaa]

I was just going to say this. I think, especially in the Basics videos, it's really encouraging to see a professional fail. I think a lot of times there's there's quick and cleanly cut cooking videos online and I just can't bring myself to start on new things because of some misplaced anxiety. Babish always does a very humanizing take on what being a chef means, and what it takes to get that perfect final product.

[@todd_the_wraith]

also in earlier episodes Babish says he's not a pro chef, he's a filmmaker who wanted to recreate food he saw in movies, so it feels more like we're learning along with him instead of getting instructions from a teacher and wondering what we did wrong to get a slightly wrong cake

[@ThePapaja1996]

That is why i also like youtuber Anti chef

[@KittenCritters]

It would be nice to watch him make anything correctly though. The entire video is just mistake

[@ThomasDawkins88]

@@Hahahahaaahaahaa Julia Child made a lot of mistakes. Things didn't unmold the way they were supposed to, she made a mess, sauces broke, but she carried on and showed you how to make the best of it so that when the same thing happens in your kitchen, you don't panic, throw it all out and order a pizza.

[@JAL_EDM]

Only OGs remember when babby did this before and tragically failed

[@lmao3288]

Lool fr only the ogs remember

[@warlord50mc58]

The most heartbreaking moment in the babish cinematic universe was the tiramisu being dropped

[@janeknowacki7454]

true

[@stevensather5911]

“Superbad”

[@deathmauler181]

Well it was fine just not traditional

[@TheGodOfWarhammer]

I truly miss the old Fraiser intro. Jazz and cooking go amazingly well together 😊

[@jr5925]

Frasier has left the building.

[@madmustu8391]

They had to stop using it because of ut copyright laws no?

[@beermanmccool1226]

🎶 _Hey baby I hear the blues 'a calling_ _Tossed salads and scraaambled eggs_ 🎵

[@sunbea4477]

@@beermanmccool1226 The best intro!! Will definitely miss it too..

[@sleepylight]

I just made this recipe for my wife's birthday. It turned out to be really excellent, and I appreciate mentioning all the little details in your video. It's not particularly difficult ingredients, but it required some careful technique. Thanks a million.

[@grimmig7098]

the only Tiramisu i ever learned to make was with the ladyfingers slighly soaked in espresso and the mascarpone with crema ramazzotti in it. can recommend

[@Jason_Ultimate]

@@seandunnett9877 In our lexicon, biscuits are very different from the British version. So ladyfingers would be more like cookies to us.

[@justanaverageferret]

@@seandunnett9877 dude. The person was just recommending something they tried. Nobody asked, we got different ways of saying things than you, there is no need to be pretentious, makes you look rude.

[@jamirowhy]

@@seandunnett9877 woah different countries say things differently????? 🤯

[@andreah9587]

This is the correct way to do it!!! My family’s traditional tiramisu recipe passed down for generations does it this way. Babish’s version is much too cakey. It should be more like a mousse.

[@jamirowhy]

@@andreah9587 check out the binging version, it’s much better imo

[@Closetmonster99150]

I can't wait for this to be on "Botched by Babish". The Italians are not going to let this one go!

[@KittenCritters]

As they should. That is one of the Worst looking tiramisu’s I’ve seen. Why is it so doughy?

[@GrimmTheMadKing]

@@KittenCritters still looks better than one I saw on tv the other day, I swear the person used actual slices of bread instead of lady fingers of any variety. It was really offputting.

[@Xarlable]

i'm with the italians on this one

[@patmc8895]

che cazzo fa~

[@martinbogadomartinesi5135]

@@KittenCritters why even bother making ladyfingers from scratch tbh

[@cruachan1191]

My sister used to work in an Italian restaurant and makes this regularly, one of everyone's favourites for family meals. Never seen anyone make the sponge fingers (that's what we call them in the UK) from scratch, but would expect nothing less from Babish. 😁

[@oc4074]

that is because in italy we don't use soft sponge, we use dry buiscuits that are super light and absorbe the coffe.

[@cruachan1191]

@@oc4074 That's what we use in the UK too, but they are called sponge fingers or sometimes trifle sponges. They are however hard and crisp like biscuits with a sugar coating on the top

[@gr6e]

"that's what we call them in the UK" are you trying to correct him? Because he's not in the UK, he's in a place where they call them what he called them. I genuinely don't understand that type of response.

[@henrycooper3431]

@@gr6e i think he is just saying that so those who dont know its called that in UK (like me) could understand and not get confused

[@cruachan1191]

@@gr6e No, as Henry has understood below I was explaining that although we call them sponges in the UK (which we would normally expect to be soft) they are hard like the biscuits he describes using, or like cookies in texture to those of you in the US.

[@seanschnautz2146]

i appreciate showing the whole learning process instead of just a finished recipe

[@johanvanderpants9363]

Using a spray bottle over dipping or brushing makes a huge difference. Also orange zest in the coffee and almond in the cream is just bananas. But don't add bananas.

[@matthewstrauss6402]

...but i like bananas...

[@rickyz89]

Old traditions tip: use more yolk eggs than whites (3 : 2 or 2 :1 ratio), have a really solid and clear yellow whipped yolk+sugar before adding the mascarpone. Also soak both sides of the ladyfingers with more intense but COLD coffee, as from percolator/espresso/instant. It gives a stronger bitterness contrast without soaking it too much. to keep the air in the foam while adding the whites, our grandmas teach us to always stir in the same direction (clkw/anti)...not sure that's relevant though XD ...everything else is pretty freaking accurate! love your videos!

[@Ceen328]

I always use Amaretto for the coffee. I really like your idea for the 'one piece' lady finger. cutting portions is way easier this way. Also, thumbs up for the double coco dusting. This is the way!

[@dubbs6029]

one piece mentioned🦅🦅🔥🔥🔥

[@88Eleo]

The problem isn’t the fact that you over beat the eggs, but that the execution was on reverse. First you beat the yolks with all the sugar (not half and half, all of the sugar must be beaten with the yolks, for a very long time) The yolks should be fluffy and pale. Then add the mascarpone and in the end you should beat the egg whites and add them to the yolks, very gently. In Italy we do it this way and it comes out perfect ❤

[@MCFCity]

I beat the egg yolks with sugar over a double boiler until pale. Then add mascarpone and whipped cream. The ladyfingers get soaked in espresso and coffee liqueur. Topped with cocoa powder when served. I'm Italian too!

[@lunamajor9264]

As someone who is pursuing in trying every Tiramisu I can before I die- I MUST TRY THAT

[@harishrajkumar3425]

Congrats on 150 Andrew!! You never fail to make my day when you upload. I love your delivery style and cooking philosophy, and you were a big inspiration in getting me in the kitchen. Here's to 150 more...

[@MauiWowieOwie]

This is serendipitous for me. Just went to a Friendsgiving recently and my daughter had some tiramisu and loved it, asking if I would make it. I had never made it before, but now I have a great recipe to use. Thanks Andrew!

[@meymoto4810]

Babish - I stepped outside of my comfort zone and cooked your Basics Short Ribs recipe. I’ve been waiting around for 4 hours to finally pull everything out, separate, and refrigerate so we can enjoy for dinner tomorrow. I admit, I am not strong enough to not take a bite. I literally teared up it’s so flavorful, not to mention fulfilling. Thank you for what you do! Congrats on your success!!

[@mpk6664]

Congratulations

[@dezzydayy4608]

What a throwback!!! Nice to see you cracking back at it !

[@jamesc4077]

Thank you for not editing the mistakes out of your videos, i love being able to see the outcomes and makes the reciple so much more believable.

[@jefreyjefrey6349]

I get it more moist, when covering with fruits or jam layer and gelatin instead of chocolate. also half of the sugar. it goes amazing with coffee or strong tea

[@Banana_Slugcat]

As an italian I am offended you didn't soak the savoiardi (ladyfingers) with enough coffee, they should be almost soggy.

[@briskuet]

sounds gross tbh

[@jorah76]

@@briskuet then don’t order tiramisu in Italy

[@0Clewi0]

It's probably way harder when you make a sheet, not italian at all but the home method is to lower the ladyfinger with a fork to the container with coffee until you can barely move it without breaking. Also if we can't find Marsala after of 3rd trip to every store in the city to use Port wine but tiramisú without wine is meh.

[@9farts]

@@briskuet no its not youre just used to the wrong american version of tiramisù

[@PinTal_]

Agreed, I always suggest soaking the ladyfingers in a lot of espresso before assembling

[@TheStopShort]

Another way to get around the raw egg scruples is to blend your mascarpone with zabaglione, which is basically like a sweet hollandaise. Just make sure after whipping it up you cool it completely before adding the cheese

[@morisummar]

i know this is a bit modernized but it always fascinating how meticulous the steps are to make stuff like this. like how much trial and error went into the creation of the first tiramisu. it mustve been fun

[@lovingthelessloved3679]

I really appreciate that you actually made the lady fingers. Every recipe I've seen they use store bought cookies and I've always wondered why they only make part of the recipe themselves.

[@cindibennett5755]

Interesting, I love tiramisu it’s my favorite dessert and when I make it, I make it differently, but I was taught how to make it in Italy and I think one of the big changes for me would’ve been dipping the ladyfingers into espresso Illy coffee, but WOW for making your own ladyfingers that’s for sure, I wouldn’t do it but it does look yummy.

[@tedweird]

"Let those flavors meld" It's like I don't even know you any more

[@jesseturner9865]

Never thought about brushing the lady fingers with the coffee. Makes so much more sense that to dip them or transfer wet fingers.

[@caseygrigg9635]

not nearly enough liquid imo

[@jesseturner9865]

@@caseygrigg9635 I never got it right. They would dissolve every time.

[@Fayetality91]

Tiramisu is my favorite recipe! I've made it for so many occasions because it's so much simpler than it looks and it's so delicious!

[@kajerlou]

Tiramisu is easily my all time favorite sweet. Though, I have come to prefer a thicker cream portion. Now that I live in Korea, I found it is very popular but almost everyone has this like super masterclass of airy cream, like a cloud. It's nice and all but, it always leaves me wishing for more richness. At home, I also like to use a concentrated cold brew rather than just a standard cup of coffee.

[@SilverSword6]

My favourite dessert, been waiting for a remake! :)

[@Henriong]

My favourite dessert ever, I’d like to try make this

[@mortiphago]

making the ladyfingers from scratch is pure psycopathy

[@anomalonee]

Can't wait for the springform pan to come out

[@mynxeats2360]

Thanks for the recipe Babish! I love Tiramisu

[@Karel.Ganzini_SpoonieK]

Wow...that Tiramisu looks so delicious! Without a stand mixer, this would be an exhausting task. Thank you for leaving the mistakes in so we know what to do to avoid making them. I would love that coffee brewer. Your voice is calming. Happy Thanksgiving!

[@squatchit5700]

I was planning on making my first Tiramisu this week, perfect timing!

[@rayofblood4165]

Tiramisu is one of the only “fancy” deserts I can make with confidence

[@Didymuss1]

Babs, when you shovelled out that cut I actually exclaimed "oooooh, look at that!" out loud. Would you mind doing mousse (of any flavour variety) please? There seems to be a million different ways of doing them and I'd like to see your take.

[@hunterquate9436]

I work in a restaurant and they've changed the menu's a few times and now for deserts we only have a baked Cheesecake with sliced fruits, and Tiramisu. I've tried both and I like the Tiramisu. And I really want to try some others

[@mfn1311]

Used to use your previous one, tasted great! Nice to see a less movie-y one haha

[@yoelkompithra4454]

Tiramisu is my favourite dessert. I'm happy you decided to make a video about it.

[@VerhoevenSimon]

Another beautiful tiramisu, luckily without major mishaps this time.

[@emberchord]

Did we watch the same video lol

[@KittenCritters]

Beautiful? It can Barely even be called tiramisu

[@VerhoevenSimon]

@@KittenCritters there are so many varieties

[@VerhoevenSimon]

@@emberchord what do you mean?

[@margaretmglive6749]

This is so delicious. I don't know how many times have I repeated this video. FANTASTIC!

[@daniellebrooks2068]

I love your videos. I always laugh and learn something new. I would love to have some of your kitchen tools.

[@jadenmendez6840]

Today is my first day as my dream a chef at a casino. I've watched your videos since I went to vocational school an your a True inspiration. Well here's too the cooking life. 🎉

[@BobbyJCFHvLichtenstein]

This is something I would love to try to make, but would definitely fail miserably at making lol

[@jengable4888]

Thank you for posting this video, and the Tiramisu looks delicious ! One of these days, I will have to try to make this and homemade pasta.....

[@GhostStealth590]

Wow. It was very sobering to realize your Tiramisu episode was 3 years ago. I've been watching since Il Timpano, back when I was still in HS. Definitely taking me down memory lane.

[@Margaret-ip4kd]

My favorite dessert 😋

[@Prettydays_]

Tiramisu is one of my favorite things ever and this video makes me desperately want some!

[@pickledasparagus94-90]

Hey Andrew, would love to see you make signature dishes from each country. You can either follow the original recipe or crank it up to your Babish style. My first suggestion is Nasi Lemak from my home country: Malaysia. Cheers!

[@snidelywhiplash]

I have baked a lot of cheesecakes and made a lot of tiramisu over the years. Rather than springform pans, I use loose-bottomed 3" deep cake pans. Lined with parchment, it's FAR easier to get stuff out of them than a springform.

[@oliverpietila741]

Fun fact: Almost every Finnish household has a Moccamaster.

[@Le0s25]

Lol was gonna comment this,i dont think I've ever visited someone who didn't have one i think they come with the house here haha

[@RR-bn5wo]

Would love one of them mocha masters, devastated to see they're only being shipped in the US for the competition :(

[@kellenlopes9151]

Ótimo vídeo da até água na boca ❤ .

[@TalonSilvercloud]

In place of marsala wine, ever try Frangelico? Even kahlua works.

[@My_mid-victorian_crisis]

I adore tiramisu and am a little famous (and infamous) for it. Instead of making a sponge, I go with PF Milano cookies because I don't have an oven. When I was a drinker, I would soak them in just coffee liquor, hence the infamous.

[@Iareawesome100]

This is the best sponsor you have ever had Moccamaster is the goat of drip coffe brewing 👌

[@TonyA552]

I've got two more "Basics" for you to cover someday. Traditional oyster stew is one and Greek moussaka is the other. I had an aunt who lived in Athens Greece for several years while her husband was stationed there in the US Navy. When she returned to the US she made the most amazing moussaka I've ever had and it took me years to duplicate it. As with lasagna, there are many different variations. I would be curious to see your take on it. My hint for great moussaka: grill the eggplant slices on a BBQ rather than fry them in a pan. It cuts down on the amount of oil needed and gives much better flavor and texture.

[@oldcowbb]

make a crème patissiere with the yolk and italian meringue with the white if you are scared of raw eggs

[@PurpleSytheMusic]

Bro tiramisu is my favourite desert! Thanks for this!

[@UumaZooma]

On any day in December, make Who-Pudding, Fruitcake Fa-La-La, & Fudge from live-action How the Grinch Stole Christmas

[@caronstout354]

Then tackle Roast Beast.

[@magenxmajestic]

Always loved tiramisu! You should do a comp of gluten free foods, for those with celiac or gluten allergies...♥️✨

[@briandoss9232]

Bet that smells absolutely amazing!

[@tf5278]

Fun fact this dessert was famed by Alba Campeol the owner of Le Beccherie in Italy where you can get the og thing

[@harithaj9351]

Yes my favourite desert 🤩

[@FireForEffect1533]

My grandma used to always add some Kahlúa or amaretto to the coffee, adds an extra nice flavor.

[@elinebrouwer3259]

I love making tiramisu in a cheesecake style. Cover the bottom with lady fingers dipped in coffee-amaretto mixture, cover with mascarpone egg mixture (with some gelatine in) and dust with cocao powder. A few hours later you got yourself a wonderful rich cake, no baking required 👌

[@bluebone1116]

The funny thing is we were making this in my culinary class

[@Polymind]

Babish coming in hot this week, 4 videos in a week.

[@amyspeers8012]

When we lived in the US, I bought this coffee maker for my husband. We had to leave it behind when we moved to France. He still talks about it!

[@whoareyou2me]

Hey that coffeemaker, can you take all the parts off and clean them? I've found cleaning regular coffeemakers (the vinegar soak, rinse repeatedly) to be annoying, and I'm not sure it's fully cleaning the coffeemaker. Tiramisu has got to be one of the best desserts ever, if made right. What would you think of a little amaretto, or Kahlua added to that coffee?

[@brucetidwell7715]

Coffee liqueur is traditional, at least in the US. I like Amaretto de Sarona in mine.

[@ShinGallon]

My absolute favorite dessert. Perhaps someday I'll feel brave enough to try this myself, that looks amazing.

[@yaboy821]

Go for it it's not too difficult too make

[@rishikawediya6812]

Babish making my favorite cake on my birthday cannot be a coincidence

[@michaelmcknight2108]

Using a non-stick spray to make things stick will always give me a smile

[@MooSaDoFamily]

I am very sorry Andrew but this Tiramisu almost had me in tears. Mostly because the best thing about a Tiramisu I think should be the amount of Cream! The ratio here was probably the opposite I think it should be. looking forward to your third attempt ;)

[@MasterChakra7]

This one is going to the Botched By Babish : the dough to cream ratio is completely off.

[@chronicallynerdy4074]

Babish, our baby, our man, our savior...is this really what we needed, two days before Thanksgiving?

[@audreylockhart90]

My mom makes a version of tiramisu with limoncello and it’s to die for 🤤

[@andyhawrylak9396]

Tiramisu always seemed intimidating, but I just might try this for my spouse's birthday Binging idea - the titular meal from Babette's Feast, or barring that the Ale & Bread soup from the same movie

[@KairuHakubi]

man a lot of people have a wife, a lot of people have a husband, but I never heard of anybody with just a spouse.

[@Rcodes10]

You should make the dishes from the laugh out loud comedy in theaters now, The Menu.

[@MisanthropeMurphy]

I love my mochamaster! Been using it for years, works like a charm. Personal coffee of choice in it is Intelligentsia house blend.

[@delgucci8164]

The babish basic music makes me happy for no reason

[@beautifulmarcantel8143]

Would it be possible to do Robbie Rotten’s cake from Lazy Town? 😂

[@venturatheace1]

YES!! I hope he makes this

[@Vinkomorf]

The only thing better than a tiramisu, is a tiramisu with coffee. Great episode, instant classic!

[@KittenCritters]

But.. all tiramisu has coffee?

[@Vinkomorf]

@@KittenCritters I meant a cup of coffee, not the coffee inside the dessert ;)

[@KittenCritters]

@@Vinkomorf well there should be espresso for both, dont know why Babish do it wrong

[@Vinkomorf]

@@KittenCritters Fodder for "Botched By Babish", maybe?

[@Brendenowits]

how coincidental I'm making a tiramisu for thanksgiving lol I have never tried making my own lady fingers, i take the lazy way but one of these days I will try it.

[@cripnite]

Looks delicious!!

[@theprogram3]

Anyone here from James Hoffman's tiramisu episode?

[@mrclueuin]

Me! 👋🏽

[@theprogram3]

@@mrclueuin 👋🏻! I'm waiting for Babish to do a botched😅

[@mrclueuin]

@@theprogram3 Yep! That would be so cool! Here's hoping that we get a little Crossover as well! 🤞

[@wizzzard999]

I feel very proud of myself for noticing those overbeaten egg whites! (and embarrased of the fact it took me 4 deflated tiramisu's to obtain that knowlegde XD)

[@pixelgraphica]

I LOVE Tiramisu!! Do you use any alcohol in the coffee that you spread on the lady fingers?

[@JenGentleASMR]

One of my all time favorite desserts 💙

[@Iliketacos148]

I was just thinking of making tiramisu thank you!

[@MrRikkles]

Wow. The tiramisu my fanily makes at home uses store-bought lady fingers, mascarpone cheese, coffee, and coffee liqueor, and comes out hours ahead of this one. And we finish with an Americanized High Class version... and not the simple version my Italian family has been making for decades.

[@Ghiaman1334]

Was gonna say it's missing the liquor! I always associate Tiramisu with Tia Maria

[@bustedkeaton]

Congratulations

[@EatCarbs]

Yeah.. that looked awesome. Thanks for the video

[@BlitzMedia1216]

My favorite desert! Now I can make it myself :)

[@ripamoramee14]

Still my absolute favorite cake

[@adamjohnson4821]

I have loved Tiramisu since me days at the Olive Garden. Still my favorite.

[@TommyTom21]

I mean its alright

[@iankearns]

Been making Tiramisu for 35 years. Think I will stick to my method!

[@R.J._Lewis]

I chuckled at the irony of the non-stick spray being used to secure the parchment paper. The lady-fingers could have used more coffee in my opinion though. My personal and controversial opinion is that they should be so soaked with coffee as to barely be able to keep their shape.

[@R.J._Lewis]

See? Look at the controversy I've caused.

[@caruzo9631]

TOP TIP: add some Amaretto (Almond Liqueur) to your coffee soaking liquid it plays really well with the rest of the flavours!

[@Yashuop]

Your consistency and quality of content never disappoints! ❤️

[@giantpinkcat]

Your comments do tho