Description
Creamy pistachio tiramisu blends Italian dessert tradition with nutty Middle Eastern flair. Rich mascarpone layers and delicate pistachio essence create an irresistible sweet experience you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) mascarpone, cold
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 (7 ounce/198 grams) package lady fingers
- 2/3 cup (133 grams) granulated sugar
Liquid Components:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) strongly brewed coffee
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) pistachio paste
- 1 tablespoon rum (optional)
Flavor Enhancers and Garnish:
- 1/3 cup (40 grams) pistachios, very finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Brew a robust coffee and transfer to a wide, shallow vessel. Incorporate almond extract and optional rum for depth of flavor. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Carefully separate egg whites from yolks. Utilize a stand mixer to whip whites, gradually introducing sugar until glossy, firm peaks emerge, approximately 3 minutes. Delicately transfer to a spacious mixing bowl.
- Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until the mixture transforms to a pale, creamy consistency. Integrate mascarpone, ensuring smooth incorporation. Fold in pistachio paste and complementary extracts, creating a luxurious cream.
- Gently merge the egg yolk blend into whipped egg whites, employing a careful folding technique. Incorporate in two stages to maintain airy texture, avoiding deflation of the delicate mixture.
- Swiftly immerse lady fingers into the prepared coffee mixture, ensuring brief but thorough coating. Arrange the saturated cookies in a precise layer within a 9×9-inch serving dish. Generously spread half the mascarpone cream across the first layer.
- Repeat layering process with remaining soaked lady fingers and mascarpone cream, creating a harmonious stratification of textures.
- Elegantly garnish the surface with finely chopped pistachios, adding visual appeal and nutty crunch. Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly.
Notes
- Customize Coffee Strength Adjust espresso or coffee concentration to suit personal taste preferences, ensuring a bold yet balanced flavor profile.
- Enhance Pistachio Flavor Toast pistachios briefly before chopping to intensify their nutty essence and release deeper aromatic notes.
- Stabilize Egg Whites Ensure mixing bowl and whisk are completely grease-free for maximum volume and stability when beating egg whites.
- Make Gluten-Free Swap traditional lady fingers with gluten-free alternatives like almond sponge cake or gluten-free cookie base to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg