Ingredients
Espresso Mixture
- 1½ cups espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon pistachio butter
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Mascarpone Pistachio Cream
- 1 (8-ounce) tub mascarpone cheese
- ⅔ cup (7-ounce jar) pistachio butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar (remaining)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups heavy cream, cold
Other Ingredients
- 1 (7-ounce) package ladyfingers
- ½ cup chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Espresso Mixture: In a shallow dish, whisk the warm espresso with 1 tablespoon of pistachio butter and 2 tablespoons of sugar until well combined. Set aside and let it cool to room temperature for soaking the ladyfingers.
- Make Pistachio Mascarpone Cream: In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese with the remaining pistachio butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the chilled heavy cream to stiff peaks, then carefully fold it into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and fluffy.
- Assemble the Tiramisu: Stir the cooled espresso mixture. Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the espresso mixture without soaking too long, and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of an 8-inch square dish.
- Add Cream Layer: Spread half of the pistachio mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfinger layer using a small offset spatula.
- Repeat Layers: Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers on top of the cream, followed by the remaining pistachio cream, smoothing the top evenly.
- Chill to Set: Cover the dish and refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, sprinkle the top generously with chopped pistachios for a crunchy, nutty finish.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed espresso or very strong coffee for the best flavor.
- Do not soak the ladyfingers too long in the espresso mixture, or they will become soggy.
- For a more pronounced pistachio flavor, use high-quality pistachio butter and fresh chopped pistachios.
- The tiramisu can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 19 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/9th recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
