Description
This Earl Grey Tiramisu recipe puts a unique twist on the classic Italian dessert with the infusion of Earl Grey tea in both the soaking syrup and the creamy mascarpone filling. It’s a delicate, elegant dessert perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a sophisticated treat.
Ingredients
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For the Earl Grey Tea Concentrate:
- 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces or 340 grams) water
- 3 Tablespoons loose leaf Earl Grey tea (preferred) OR 9 Earl Grey tea bags
- 1/4 cup (1.75 ounces or 50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla paste (preferred) OR extract
- pinch of kosher salt
For The Mascarpone Whipped Cream:
- 1 1/4 cups (10 ounces or 284 grams) cold heavy cream
- 1 (8-ounce) container cold mascarpone
- 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla paste (preferred) OR extract
- 4 large pasteurized egg yolks
- 1/2 cup (3.5 ounces or 99 grams) granulated sugar
- pinch of kosher salt
Assembly:
- 26 (around 7.65 ounces or 217 grams) ladyfingers
Instructions
- Make the Earl Grey Tea Concentrate: Bring water to a boil, add Earl Grey tea, simmer, strain and mix with sugar, vanilla, and salt.
- Make the Mascarpone Whipped Cream: Whip heavy cream, add mascarpone, vanilla, then mix with egg yolks, sugar, and salt.
- Assemble the Earl Grey Tiramisu: Dip ladyfingers in tea concentrate, layer with mascarpone cream, repeat for 2 more layers.
- Chill the Tiramisu: Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Serve and Store: Serve chilled and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For best results, use high-quality Earl Grey tea for a robust flavor.
- Make sure the mascarpone and heavy cream are cold for optimal whipping.
- This dessert tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
