I promised you guys a Tiramisu and here it is. I have made a few substitutions so it’s not your usual authentic Italian recipe, look away now if you like brandy in your puddings. I went a bit cheap and used instant hot chocolate instead of cocoa powder (because I didn’t have any) What would Nigella say?! I don’t think she’d mind as it turned out delicious regardless, I did add a bit of Green & Blacks dark chocolate just to posh it up a bit!
Ingredients
- 9 teaspoons instant espresso powder dissolved in 350ml / 1½ cups water (cooled)
- 250 ml baileys
- 2 packets (400g) savoiardi biscuits
- 2 large eggs
- 75 grams caster sugar
- 500 grams mascarpone cheese
- 2 ½ teaspoons instant hot chocolate powder
- 2 teaspoons grated dark chocolate to decorate
Method
- mix the coffee with 175ml of the baileys and add to a bowl big enough to dip the savoiardi biscuits in.
- dip the biscuits into the liquid don’t leave them to soak and dip them one at a time or they will go all soggy.
- add a layer of biscuits to the bottom of a medium sized dish
- separate the eggs setting the two yolks aside and keeping just one of the whites for later
- whisk the egg yolks with the caster sugar until thick and pale yellow
- whisk the baileys and mascarpone into the egg mixture until thick and creamy
- whisk the egg white until it is thick and frothy and then fold this into the creamy mixture by hand
- add a layer of the cream to the top of the saviardi biscuits and repeat with another layer of dipped biscuits and top off with cream.
- leave to set in the fridge, overnight is best.
- dust with the chocolate powder and sprinkle grated chocolate over to decorate
There you have it, an easy peasy version of a classic dessert (and it’s not just for Christmas, folks) Enjoy!
You Baby Me Mummy
Could you leave the coffee out, make it and send it to me ;) Looks amazing! xxx
wendy
YUM!xx #TheList
Mrs Tubbs
My husband love tiramisu and we have loads of Baileys from Christmas so I’m pinning to try it later. Sadly, it won’t look like yours
Nadia - ScandiMummy
You recipes always look so delicious! Yum :) #TheList
An imperfect mum (Catie)
OMG you have 2 of my most fav things ever in one recipe. I literally love you!!! Will you be my new BFF? I am such a rubbish cook but I may have to make this with an extra large glass of iced baileys to go. Thank you!
Emma
Oh my goodness how could you do this to me! I am trying to be good as I go on holiday soon and you torture me with this amazing recipe ;-) #thelist
John Adams
That is indeed a very enticing tiramisu. I’m so flat out at the mo that I doubt I’ll get a chance to make one any time soon! Thanks for hosting #TheList
Mess and Merlot
OMG Baileys anything is going to be a winner right? (As I sit here with a copy of The Fast Diet next to me – pah haha!) #thelist
Jason @tassiedad
YUM! This looks and sounds amazing! And the fact that it has baileys in it means that the kids can’t have any, more for us adults!
Briony
Now that is a dessert I could get on board with! Just without the coffee. Yummy! #TheList
Sara Skillington
Definitely not just for Christmas! This looks a doable version of a dessert I love. Will have to give it a go :) #TheList
Topfivemum
Two things I’ve been missing most during pregnancy – alcohol and amazing desserts like this that feature raw egg. This fab recipe is on my wish list (along with sushi and very runny cheese) once the baby arrives.
Kate Tunstall
Oh my, that looks DIVINE! When I saw your beautiful flowers from Aby I thought there was nothing I’d prefer to receive from a friend. And then I saw this… Xxxx
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Sam
Oooh. I love tiramisu and I love Baileys so this is like the dream dessert for me :-) Thanks for co-hosting #thelist Amy – this is my first time since you took over from Hannah but hopefully not the last!
Nicole (The Brightness Of These Days)
This sounds amazing! Totally inspired! #TheList
Nige
I love tiramisu will be giving this recipe a try mind you be lucky if it looks as yummy as yours thanks for hosting #thelist
Mummy here and there
Oh wow this sounds yummy and creamy heaven X #thelist
Mum in Brum
Wow this looks amazing, I have an issue with coffee in recipes but I thin I may be tempted to try this! #TheList x
Leigh - Headspace Perspective
I can’t stand coffee (makes disgusted face) so tiramisu has always been off for me. Love Baileys though, and your recipe sounds lush Amy! xx #thelist
Chantal Milk&Nappies
Oh this looks totally delicious, and I’ve never made a tiramisu so this is on my must try list! xx
A Mum Track Mind
I’ve been looking for a decent tiramisu recipe for my other half – he just loves it. I will give this one a go – thanks for sharing! #TheList
Mim
Now this isn’t fair – it’s pics like these that make me very regretful that I don’t like coffee – and I LOVE Green and Blacks! My husband would divorce me for a tiramisu I think so I won’t show him this hee hee! Mim x x #TheList (very late!)