Description
A festive twist on the classic tiramisu, perfect for Christmas celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
- Heat milk in a saucepan, then slowly add to the egg mixture.
- Cook over low heat, stirring, until thickened.
- Remove from heat, let cool, then fold in mascarpone and vanilla.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
- Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
- Combine coffee and liqueur in a shallow dish.
- Dip ladyfingers briefly in coffee mixture and layer in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers.
- Repeat layers, ending with mascarpone on top.
- Dust with cocoa powder and nutmeg.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit coffee liqueur.
- Use decaffeinated coffee if desired.
- Garnish with chocolate shavings for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: christmas tiramisu, holiday dessert, festive dessert