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Tiramisu with poached pears


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  • Author: Tamara Novakovic
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

A sophisticated twist on classic tiramisu!
Spiced poached pears add a warm autumnal touch.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 5 oz (145 g) mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cups (350 ml) whipping cream
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 oz (75 g) sugar
  • 1/3 cup strong black coffee
  • 1/4 cup marsala wine
  • 10 ladyfingers
  • cocoa
  • 2 pears
  • 1 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • 1 cups (200 ml) dry white wine

Instructions

  1. Whip the cream and combine it with mascarpone.
  2. Combine egg yolks with sugar and vanilla extract and cook using a double boiler, whisking constantly, for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy and pale in color. Let cool slightly, then combine with mascarpone and cream.
  3. Combine black coffee with marsala wine and soak ladyfingers in that mixture. Cut each ladyfinger in half and place them into serving glasses.
  4. Wash, peel, core, and cut pears into 4 pieces. Place them in a pot, add white wine, sugar, and spices. Cook until the pears soften and the liquid reduces to a syrup. Place the poached pears on top of the ladyfingers and pour the syrup over them.
  5. Let cool slightly, then add the mascarpone mixture.
  6. Sprinkle with cocoa.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality mascarpone cheese and strong brewed espresso.
  • If pears are not in season, substitute with other poached fruits like apples or peaches.
  • Cover and refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving glass
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 30
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 18
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 45
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 100