Description
Indulgent pistachio tiramisu without eggs captures Italian dessert magic for modern kitchens. Creamy mascarpone layers with pistachio cream create a luxurious treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup pistachio paste (173g), store bought or homemade
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (8 ounces), softened
- 45 ladyfingers (two 3.5 ounces boxes)
- 2 cups strong brewed coffee
Cream and Sweeteners:
- 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream (290g), chilled
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (73g)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon amaretto or other liquor (optional)
Seasonings and Garnish:
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pistachio flavoring
- Pistachio paste (thinned with a little water if needed)
- Chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Craft a velvety pistachio base by blending pistachio paste with a portion of heavy cream until silky smooth. Incorporate mascarpone, vanilla, almond extract, and salt, whisking until completely integrated.
- Whip the remaining heavy cream with granulated sugar using a stand mixer or hand beaters, continuing until stiff, voluminous peaks emerge.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, creating a light, airy cream using a rubber spatula. Set aside the luxurious mixture.
- Prepare a coffee soak by whisking together coffee, optional alcohol, and pistachio flavoring in a shallow container.
- Swiftly dip half the ladyfingers into the coffee mixture, ensuring quick saturation. Arrange them in a single, snug layer across the bottom of a 9×9-inch pan.
- Spread exactly half of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers, using a spatula to create an even, smooth surface that reaches all edges.
- Repeat the dipping process with remaining ladyfingers, creating a second layer in the pan. Top with the final cream mixture, smoothing carefully to create a pristine surface.
- Embellish the tiramisu with pistachio paste (thinned with water if needed) and sprinkle chopped pistachios across the top.
- Refrigerate for minimum 2 hours or overnight, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly before serving.
Notes
- Adjust Coffee Strength wisely, as the intensity impacts the overall flavor profile of this delicate dessert.
- Use Room Temperature mascarpone and cream for smoother, more uniform mixing and better texture integration.
- Consider Gluten-Free Alternatives by substituting traditional ladyfingers with gluten-free versions or almond sponge cake for those with dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with Non-Alcoholic Options by replacing liqueur with extra coffee or pistachio syrup to maintain depth of flavor while keeping the dessert alcohol-free.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 352
- Sugar: 9.1 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg