Classic Tiramisu with Pistachios
- 4 extra-large egg yolks
- 1 whole egg
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon dry Marsala
- 8 ounces mascarpone
- ⅓ cup pistachio spread
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 8 ounces espresso or brewed strong coffee, cooled
- 24 ladyfingers
- Cocoa powder
- Pistachio dust
- Put the egg yolks, the whole egg and the sugar in a double-boiler arrangement over simmering water.
- Whisk the eggs constantly until they thicken into a light custard. Add the Marsala and combine, then whisk a bit more. Turn mixture out of the bowl and into a pan to cool.
- Cream the mascarpone and slowly incorporate pistachio spread. Set aside.
- Beat whipping cream to the soft peak stage, then add sugar. Beat to the stiff peak stage. Fold the mascarpone into the whipped cream, then fold that mixture into the cooled egg/sugar mixture.
- Assembly: Use a pan or glass dish that is about 8x8 inches. Working one by one, dip ladyfingers into the cooled espresso and remove quickly. (They absorb more of the coffee than you think.)
- Put a thin layer of the mixture over the bottom of the pan. Layer 12 lady fingers on top, trimming as needed. Layer half of the remaining cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Fit 12 more ladyfingers into the pan (dipping each into the espresso first). Layer in the rest of the cream mixture and smooth it out.
- Screen (sift) the cocoa powder and pistachio dust liberally over the top. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill overnight (or at least four hours). Serve in 2½-inch square portions.
Recipe by Pizza Today at https://pizzatoday.com/recipes/pistachios-take-the-cake/616629
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