Mini Tiramisù al Mascarpone EFFEPI: the Italian classic in single-serve format
The EFFEPI Mini Tiramisù is a frozen single-portion dessert of 120 g, sold in cartons of 10 portions (1.2 kg net). Coffee-soaked savoiardi (ladyfinger sponge) layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with bitter cocoa, ready to plate after a controlled thaw in the refrigerator at 0-4 °C. Designed for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, bars and catering that want a consistent, labour-free dessert with an authentic Italian profile.
What tiramisù is and where it comes from
Tiramisù is the most famous Italian spoon dessert. Its modern recipe was codified between 1969 and 1972 at the Le Beccherie restaurant in Treviso, by pastry chef Roberto Linguanotto with Alba Campeol: egg yolks, sugar, mascarpone, whipped egg whites, savoiardi soaked in espresso and a finish of bitter cocoa. In 2017 the Treviso tiramisù was recognised as a Traditional Agri-Food Product (PAT) by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture. The heart of the recipe is mascarpone, a fresh Lombard cheese from the Lodi and Abbiategrasso area, documented since the Renaissance and made internationally famous precisely by tiramisù.
The producer: EFFEPI, San Damiano d'Asti
EFFEPI SRL was founded in 1992 in San Damiano d'Asti (province of Asti, Piedmont) as a specialist producer of artisanal ice cream, expanding into pastry from 2006. Today it is an Italian benchmark in the premium frozen-dessert segment for the HoReCa, Cash & Carry and retail channels, with IFS Food certification of its production site. The blast-freezing process locks in the texture of the mascarpone cream and the moisture of the savoiardi, so each portion reaches the table with the same quality as a freshly assembled tiramisù.
Sensory profile
Soft, creamy mascarpone layer (9%) over savoiardi (18%) soaked in soluble coffee, balanced by the bitterness of cocoa and a hint of Marsala. Sweet but not cloying, with the rounded dairy note of mascarpone and the aromatic lift of coffee. Served at fridge temperature it keeps a clean, fresh structure ideal for a refined end of meal.
Professional uses
- Plated dessert: thaw the portion in the fridge at 0-4 °C for 3-4 hours and serve in its cup, finished with a fresh dusting of bitter cocoa and a coffee bean.
- Dessert of the day: ideal for set menus and banqueting, with no preparation time and a fixed, controllable food cost.
- Coffee pairing: serve alongside an Italian espresso (Caffe Borbone) to echo the coffee notes of the dessert.
- Tasting board: combine with other EFFEPI single portions (profiteroles, semifreddo, coffee gelato) for a mixed dessert plate.
- Boost option: a few drops of Marsala or a coffee liqueur at the table lift the aromatic profile for an adult version.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Thawing at room temperature or in the microwave: the mascarpone cream separates and the savoiardi turn watery. Always thaw slowly in the fridge.
- Re-freezing a thawed portion: forbidden for both food safety and texture.
- Dusting the cocoa too far in advance: it absorbs moisture and dulls; dust just before service.
Storage and shelf life
Frozen product to be kept at -18 °C throughout the cold chain. Thaw in the refrigerator at 0-4 °C and consume within 24 hours; do not re-freeze. Best-before date printed on the packaging.
Delivery and logistics
B2B and B2C delivery throughout Switzerland from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Frozen cold chain at -18 °C guaranteed by the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Uster, Dübendorf, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne and Bern. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona, Locarno), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Vevey, Sion), Valais and mountain regions (Davos, St. Moritz, Chur) delivery within 24-48 hours via certified food-grade couriers (Swiss Post Frigo-Express, Planzer, Galliker, Camion Transport) with isothermal packaging and dry ice. Service tailored for restaurants, pizzerias, hotels, gelato shops, pastry labs, bars, delicatessens, Italian grocery stores and private customers passionate about Italian cuisine.
Who it is for
A practical, high-quality dessert for any professional kitchen that needs a ready-to-serve Italian classic: pizzerias, trattorias, hotels, catering, bars and gastronomies. Over 1,500 chefs in Switzerland choose LAPA every morning for authentic Italian ingredients.
