Tiramisu - Tiramisu in a Martini Glass
How To Make Tiramisu


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Also known as Tuscan Trifle and Zuppa Inglese. Tradition tiramisu is a pudding-like dessert that usually consists of sponge cake or ladyfingers dipped in a liqueur, then layered with grated chocolate and rich custard. Tirasmisu was originally made as a loose custard, it is only in recent years that using mascarpone cheese has come into fashion.

This recipe was shared with me by Peggy Bucholz and her Fine Dining web site.

Tiramisu in a martini glass

Tiramisu in a martini glass

The photo was generously shared with me by Christie Grewe of Purcellville, VA.

This photo was taken in Florence, Italy by my daughter during her 2010 Italian trip.


Check out all of Linda's Puddings, Creams, and Custard Recipes. Learn about the History of Tiramisu (Tuscan Trifle - Zuppa Inglese).



Tiramisu in a Martini Glass Recipe

Recipe Type: Puddings, Creams, & Custards, Coffee, Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Yields: 2 servings
Prep time: 15 min


Ingredients:

2/3 cup Mascarpone (Italian cream cheese)
3 tablespoons powdered (confectioners) sugar
1/2 cup espresso or strong coffee
2 tablespoons Kahlua liqueur
1 (4.75 ounce) box Soft Lady Fingers (available at Trader Joe's)
2 teaspoons semi-sweet chocolate, chopped fine
2 mint leaves for garnish


Preparation:

Place the mascarpone and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl and beat several minutes until very smooth and creamy, set aside.

Ladyfingers cakePour the coffee and Kahlua into a shallow bowl. Dip both sides of the lady fingers briefly into the coffee mixture, (use as many lady fingers as you like according to the size of your martini glass).

Place the lady fingers vertically in the martini glass (when they are soft they can be adjusted to fit in the center of the glass).

Spoon the mascarpone mixture in the center of each glass, garnish with the chopped chocolate pieces, and mint leaves. Serve.

Makes 2 servings.