Pistachio Tiramisu
Delight your guests with a pistachio-infused twist on traditional tiramisu. This exquisite dessert features a luscious pistachio cream filling and a decadent pistachio topping. Perfect for impressing your dinner party guests
Ingrediënten
Serves: 8 / Prep: 35 mins / Chilling Time: At least 3 hrs
- 3 eggs separated
- 100 g caster sugar
- 250 g mascarpone
- 2 tbsp marsala or coffee liqueur
- 150 ml double cream
- 5 tbsp pistachio cream spread
- 1 tbsp melted pistachio spread for decorating
- 200 ml strong black coffee made with 1½ tbsp instant coffee granules, cooled
- 75 ml amaretto
- 300 g savoiardi sponge fingers
- 25 g regular or slivered pistachios roughly chopped
Instructies
Step 1: Prepare the Tin
- Line the base and sides of a deep 20cm loose-bottomed square tin with baking parchment.
- Add strips of parchment that hang over the sides of the tin to help lift the tiramisu out.
Step 2: Prepare the Mascarpone Mixture
- Using an electric whisk, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until pale, thick, and doubled in volume.
- Add the mascarpone and marsala, whisking again for about 3 mins to combine.
Step 3: Prepare the Cream Mixture
- In a separate bowl, whisk the cream and 3 tbsp of pistachio spread together until the mixture just holds its shape.
- Fold this into the mascarpone mixture.
- Clean the beaters and whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks in a third bowl.
- Fold the whipped egg whites into the pistachio-mascarpone mixture.
Step 4: Assemble the Tiramisu
- Whisk the coffee, amaretto, and 2 tbsp of pistachio spread together in a shallow dish.
- Briefly dip the sponge fingers into the coffee mixture on both sides.
- Arrange the soaked sponge fingers in a single layer in the base of the tin.
- Spoon over a third of the pistachio-mascarpone filling.
- Repeat the process twice, alternating between the sponge fingers and filling.
Step 5: Chill
- Chill the tiramisu for 3-4 hrs, or overnight.
Step 6: Final Touches
- Transfer the tiramisu to a serving plate.
- Drizzle the melted pistachio spread in a criss-cross pattern.
- Sprinkle the slivered pistachios around the edge.
Step 7: Serving
- Serve this indulgent pistachio tiramisu and enjoy the delightful fusion of flavors.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Storage:
The tiramisu will keep chilled for up to two days.
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