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26 March 2025

Classic Ladyfinger Biscuit Sheet—Light & Airy Base

JojoM

Classic Ladyfinger Biscuit Sheet—Light & Airy Base

Soft, airy ladyfinger batter baked as a thin sheet—perfect for tiramisu, entremets, roulades and layered desserts. A versatile, melt-in-the-mouth sponge base.

Light, Airy & Perfect for Layering ✨

This classic ladyfinger biscuit sheet is a timeless base used across French pâtisserie and Italian desserts. Soft, feather-light and delicately sweet, it bakes into a flexible sponge that’s perfect for tiramisu, entremets, roulades, and any dessert that needs a melt-in-the-mouth layer. Because the batter is baked as a sheet rather than piped into fingers, you get a flawlessly even texture and clean cuts every time.

Why This Biscuit Cuillère Works So Well 💛

A ladyfinger sheet offers all the qualities you want in a versatile sponge: light structure from whipped egg whites, richness from the yolks, and just enough flour to hold it together without becoming heavy. The surface sprinkling of sugar creates a delicate crust that keeps the sheet moist while baking—an essential detail for professional results.

Perfect Texture for Entremets & Tiramisu 🍰

Whether you’re lining a mousse cake ring or layering a coffee-soaked tiramisu, this sheet absorbs syrup beautifully without collapsing. It stays soft, pliable, and easy to trim. The 2 mm spread ensures quick baking and an evenly airy crumb.

Use it for:

  • Classic tiramisu layers
  • Flexible roulades
  • Entremet base or inserts
  • Layered pastries and cold desserts
  • Mini cakes and petits gâteaux

How It Comes Together 🥚

After whipping the yolks with sugar until ribbon stage, the flour is folded in gently, followed by the meringue. This classic folding technique keeps the structure light and fluffy. A double-sugar topping—superfine sugar plus a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar—helps form the characteristic thin crust found in traditional biscuit cuillère.

Spread thinly, bake quickly, and cool completely before cutting. It’s a simple process, but the result is incredibly versatile and elegant.

Tips for Professional Results 🧁

  • Fold lightly to keep the batter airy.
  • Bake just until set—overbaking causes dryness.
  • Trim edges for clean layering in entremets.
  • Dust with both sugars to form a delicate surface crust.

A Base You'll Return to Again & Again 🎂

Once you master this sheet-style ladyfinger biscuit, you’ll find endless uses for it. It behaves beautifully with syrups, holds structure without toughness, and delivers the signature lightness that makes European layered desserts so refined.

Whether you're building a mousse cake, rolling a festive log, or refreshing a classic tiramisu, this sponge gives your desserts a polished, pâtisserie-level finish. Enjoy experimenting with it across your creations! 💕

Classic Ladyfinger Biscuit Sheet—Light & Airy Base

JojoM

Soft, airy ladyfinger batter baked as a thin sheet—perfect for tiramisu, entremets, roulades and layered desserts. A versatile, melt-in-the-mouth sponge base.

Classic Ladyfinger Biscuit Sheet—Light & Airy Base image
ladyfinger biscuit
ladyfinger sheet
biscuit cuillère
savoiardi sheet
tiramisu base sponge
entremet biscuit base
light airy sponge
french biscuit cuillere
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
1

Chef's Tips

  • Keep the yolk mixture and whites airy by folding gently.

  • Bake just until set; overbaking causes dryness.

  • Cut to any shape for layering in entremets or roulades.

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Ingredients

USMetric

Ladyfinger Batter

Instructions

Prepare the Batter

  1. 1

    Whip egg yolks with the first portion of superfine sugar until pale and thick.

  2. 2

    In a clean bowl, whip egg whites with the remaining sugar to medium peaks.

  3. 3

    Sift flour over the yolk mixture and gently fold.

  4. 4

    Fold in whipped egg whites in two additions until light and airy.

Bake the Sheet

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

  2. 2

    Spread the batter on a lined baking sheet to about 2 mm thickness.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle with superfine sugar and dust lightly with confectioners’ sugar.

  4. 4

    Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden and just set.

  5. 5

    Cool before using in entremets, tiramisu, or layered cakes.

Comments & Reviews

  • Lina

    5/11/2025

    Love how airy it is. Much better than store-bought ladyfingers.

  • Theo

    4/18/2025

    Perfect for entremets. Baked evenly and didn’t crack when trimming.

  • Marie

    4/2/2025

    Used it for a tiramisu layer—so light and easy to handle!

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 portion

Calories 148
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 95mg32%
Sodium 28mg1%
Total Carbohydrates 28g10%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Sugars 21g
Protein 6g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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