Our recipe is a short one: wheat flour, sugar, eggs, glucose syrup, leavening and natural flavorings. For tiramisu, dip each ladyfinger quickly in cooled espresso, lay it in the dish, and cover the layer with mascarpone cream before building the next one. A brief dip is enough, because the biscuits keep softening as the dessert rests in the refrigerator. They are also lovely beside a coffee or a glass of dessert wine, or lining the mold of a charlotte or trifle.
At Pasticceria Matilde Vicenzi, our story began in 1905, when Matilde Vicenzi opened her first pastry shop on the outskirts of Verona. Today we sacredly preserve her recipe book and still turn to her creations for inspiration. Over the years, innovation and tradition have remained the fundamental ingredients of our success, and our brand still brings a woman's touch to the patisserie tradition.
Ingredients: WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, EGGS, GLUCOSE SYRUP, LEAVENING (AMMONIUM HYDROGEN CARBONATE), NATURAL FLAVORINGS.
Common Questions
What kind of ladyfingers should I use for authentic Italian tiramisu?
For authentic tiramisu, use Italian ladyfingers (savoiardi), such as our Vicenzovo Ladyfingers, which we make as classic ladyfingers for the original Italian tiramisu recipe. Dry savoiardi soak up espresso during a quick dip and still hold their shape between the layers of mascarpone cream. Soft, cake-like ladyfingers tend to turn soggy. Vicenzovo is the #1 ladyfinger in Italy, and each 7.05 oz (200 g) package is a product of Italy.
Where can I find kosher ladyfingers for tiramisu or trifle?
Our Vicenzovo Ladyfingers are certified kosher, and they are made in Italy for classic Italian tiramisu. Crisp ladyfingers also work in other layered desserts that call for a biscuit to absorb liquid, such as trifle or charlotte.
What are the ingredients in Vicenzovo Ladyfingers, and are they gluten free?
Vicenzovo Ladyfingers are made with wheat flour, sugar, eggs, glucose syrup, leavening (ammonium hydrogen carbonate) and natural flavorings, so they contain wheat and eggs and are not gluten free. Ammonium hydrogen carbonate, also called baker's ammonia, is a traditional European leavening that gives biscuits a light, dry crispness.
Where are Vicenzovo Ladyfingers made?
Vicenzovo Ladyfingers are a product of Italy. Our company began in 1905, when Matilde Vicenzi opened her first pastry shop on the outskirts of Verona. Today we still preserve Matilde's recipe book and draw on her creations for inspiration. Our pastries now reach 110 countries.
Do Vicenzovo Ladyfingers need to be refrigerated?
No, Vicenzovo Ladyfingers are a shelf-stable biscuit stored at room temperature. That makes them easy to keep in the pantry until you are ready to assemble a tiramisu. Once the ladyfingers are layered with mascarpone cream, the finished dessert belongs in the refrigerator.