ladyfingers
Taste Profile
Primary Flavor
sweet
Intensity
mild
Flavor Notes
Pairs Well With
Cooking Behavior
Ladyfingers (savoiardi) are dry, spongy biscuits designed to absorb liquid without disintegrating. For tiramisu, dip each one briefly (1–2 seconds per side) in espresso — they continue absorbing as the dessert sets. Over-soaking makes the final dish mushy and structureless.
Best Techniques
Common Mistakes
- Soaking too long (turns mushy and collapses)
- Using soft sponge cake as substitute (wrong texture)
- Not using Italian savoiardi (supermarket 'lady fingers' are often too soft)