Serves 6
It took me well into my twenties before I would even try
tiramisu. I always considered it a ‘grown-up’ dessert, and well, I’m not even sure I’m that yet! I think it was the
combination of coffee and a
liqueur. I’ve never been a fan of alcohol in a dessert. Yet, when I did try Tiramisu there was no turning back. I was lucky, I had an amazing one, in Ibiza of all places. The barometer for desserts for me has always been my Mum. Let’s just say she has tasted one or two, in fact she may have been caught on one or more occasions eating desserts that weren’t even hers! (A video never lies!) So when she oohed and aahed and insists I try the dessert she had gotten i gave in.
Since my first taste, I spent a long time trying to recreate the creaminess of that Tiramisu. It had a
wonderful balance of coffee to liqueur, no one flavour over-powered the other.
So, here is what will be a beautiful, easily put together dessert, that could wow at your Christmas table this year.
liqueur. I’ve never been a fan of alcohol in a dessert. Yet, when I did try Tiramisu there was no turning back. I was lucky, I had an amazing one, in Ibiza of all places. The barometer for desserts for me has always been my Mum. Let’s just say she has tasted one or two, in fact she may have been caught on one or more occasions eating desserts that weren’t even hers! (A video never lies!) So when she oohed and aahed and insists I try the dessert she had gotten i gave in.
Since my first taste, I spent a long time trying to recreate the creaminess of that Tiramisu. It had a
wonderful balance of coffee to liqueur, no one flavour over-powered the other.
So, here is what will be a beautiful, easily put together dessert, that could wow at your Christmas table this year.
Ingredients:
3 large egg yolks
2 large egg whites
4 tablespoons castor sugar
250g/9oz mascarpone cheese
150ml/5floz strong espresso coffee
3 tablespoons Tia Maria (coffee liqueur)
Approx 20 finger biscuits
Grated chocolate or cocoa powder to garnish
2 large egg whites
4 tablespoons castor sugar
250g/9oz mascarpone cheese
150ml/5floz strong espresso coffee
3 tablespoons Tia Maria (coffee liqueur)
Approx 20 finger biscuits
Grated chocolate or cocoa powder to garnish
Method:
1.
Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the form
soft peaks.
2.
Fold in the mascarpone.
3.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until
stiff.
4.
Add gently to the mascarpone mixture.
5.
Place the coffee and Tia Maria in a shallow
dish.
6.
Dip the biscuits into the coffee mix but don’t
let them soak up too much liquid.
7.
Assemble the tiramisu in your chosen dish with
one layer of biscuit and one layer of mascarpone.
8.
Finish with a dusting of cocoa powder or grated
chocolate.
If you have any questions/comments please contact me, I’d
love to hear from you.
Enjoy!
Don’t forget my Kids Cookery Course in Stamullen, Co.Meath over the Christmas
Holidays. Wed 2nd Jan – Fri 4th.
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