DeLallo Savoiardi Ladyfingers are the heart and soul of Italy’s most beloved dessert, tiramisu. Born in the region of Piedmont, ladyfingers are light, airy biscuits with an oblong “finger” shape. Their distinctly crisp, crumbly texture and delicate sweetness make them the perfect after-dinner treat with coffee, tea or espresso. Famous for their starring role in the rich and creamy coffee dessert, tiramisu, these authentic Italian are also a wonderfully crisp accompaniment to trifle, yogurt, pudding, gelato and mousse recipes.
- Made in Italy.
- Traditional Italian biscuit cookie.
- Light, airy and crisp with a delicately sweet flavor.
- Star of the popular Italian dessert, tiramisu.
- Sponge-like texture for dunking and dipping.
- Feature in trifle, gelato, mousse recipes and more.
- No preservatives.
- Non-GMO.
Kitchen and Usage Tips:
Ladyfingers are most famous for their role in the no-bake Italian dessert, tiramisu, where they are soaked in coffee, espresso or a coffee-flavored liqueur. Whip up an easy tiramisu dip with mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder and instant espresso. Serve the dip with ladyfingers for dipping. For a twist on the classic coffee-flavored tiramisu, create a seasonal tiramisu dessert with strawberries, lemon curd or pumpkin. These light, airy biscuits are great in trifles with fresh fruit or fruit compote and a creamy treat like pudding or custard. Serve them as a crispy complement to mousse, gelato or yogurt.
Frequently Asked Questions:
What are ladyfingers?
Ladyfingers are Italian sponge-cake biscuits with a distinct oblong “finger” shape. They are very light in texture with a crisp, airy bite and a delicately sweet flavor. Also known by their Italian name, savoiardi, these crisp cookies originated in the Northern Italian region of Piedmont. The sponge-like nature of ladyfingers make them great for dipping in syrups and liqueurs to take on their respective flavors. While ladyfingers are most famous for their starring role in the popular Italian dessert, tiramisu (where they are soaked in espresso or coffee liqueur), they are also a featured ingredient in trifles, gelato and mousse recipes.
Are DeLallo Ladyfingers gluten free?
No, DeLallo Ladyfingers are made with wheat flour, which contains gluten.
Why are ladyfingers used in tiramisu?
Ladyfingers are used in tiramisu to soak up the liquids and take on the bold, fragrant coffee flavor of the iconic dessert. Unlike many cookies that might crumble or disintegrate when soaked in liquid, the sponge-like texture of ladyfingers make them the perfect biscuit for the job. This means they can still be an adequate layer for separating the layers of creamy mascarpone.
