Description
A delightful twist on classic tiramisu, featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and rich pistachio mascarpone cream.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Extra pistachios for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Combine cooled coffee and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar until pale and creamy. Add mascarpone and ground pistachios, mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into coffee mixture and layer in bottom of 8×8 inch dish.
- Spread half of pistachio cream over ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and remaining cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with pistachios before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.