Pistachio Tiramisu
Experience a delightful twist on the traditional tiramisu with this creamy and nutty pistachio version, perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cream Mixture
- 1 ½ cups pistachios, shelled Packs a nutty flavor and contributes to the green color.
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream Makes your tiramisu luscious and smooth.
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese Essential for the creamy base.
- ½ cup powdered sugar Balances the flavors.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
- 2 large eggs, separated Helps achieve an airy texture.
For the Coffee Mixture
- 1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee, cooled A classic tiramisu element.
- 2 tablespoons dark rum Adds depth; optional.
For Assembly
- 24 pieces ladyfingers Light cookies that soak up the coffee.
- Cocoa powder, for dusting For the classic tiramisu finish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush the pistachios in a food processor until they turn into a fine powder.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream on medium speed until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, whisk mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whisk the egg yolks until pale and slightly thickened, then gently fold them into the mascarpone mixture.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone-egg yolk mixture gently.
- Add ground pistachios to the mixture and fold to combine.
- In a separate clean bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the mixture.
Assembly
- Combine cooled coffee and dark rum in a shallow dish.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly into the coffee mixture and layer in your serving dish.
- Spread half of the pistachio mixture over the ladyfingers, smoothing it out evenly.
- Repeat the dipping and layering process with the remaining ladyfingers and the pistachio mixture.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
For best results, let the tiramisu sit overnight in the fridge to enhance flavors. You can substitute mascarpone with cream cheese if necessary.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g
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