Description
Pistachio Tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring layers of creamy mascarpone and coffee-soaked ladyfingers, topped with crushed pistachios.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1/2 cup crushed pistachios
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- In a shallow dish, combine the brewed espresso and coffee liqueur, if using.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- In a 9×9-inch baking dish, layer half of the soaked ladyfingers on the bottom.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, smoothing it out evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the crushed pistachios over the mascarpone layer.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and crushed pistachios.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with additional crushed pistachios if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
- You can also swap the pistachios for walnuts or almonds for a different nutty flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg