Description
Discover how to make Pistachio Tiramisu with our easy-to-follow recipe. Enjoy a nutty twist on the classic Italian dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
For the Pistachio Spoon Cookie (Ladyfingers):
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 75g granulated sugar, divided
- 95g all-purpose flour
- 30g pistachio flour (ground pistachios)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
For the Crispy Pistachio Praline:
- 100g granulated sugar
- 50g pistachios, roughly chopped
- A pinch of salt
For the Pistachio Mascarpone Cream:
- 250g mascarpone cheese
- 100g heavy cream
- 75g pistachio paste
- 50g powdered sugar
For the Ganache with Pistachio:
- 100g heavy cream
- 150g white chocolate, chopped
- 25g pistachio paste
Additional:
- Crushed pistachios for garnish
- Pistachio praline pieces
Instructions
Pistachio Spoon Cookie (Ladyfingers):
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat egg whites to soft peaks, gradually adding half the sugar until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat egg yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and thick.
- Fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture gently. Sift in the all-purpose and pistachio flours, folding until just combined.
- Pipe the batter onto the prepared baking sheet in ladyfinger shapes. Dust with powdered sugar and bake for about 8-10 minutes. Let cool.
Crispy Pistachio Praline:
- Melt sugar in a pan over medium heat until amber. Stir in pistachios and salt.
- Pour onto a baking sheet with parchment paper, spreading thinly. Let cool and harden, then break into small pieces.
Pistachio Mascarpone Cream:
- Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, mix mascarpone with pistachio paste and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture gently.
Ganache with Pistachio:
- Heat the cream until just simmering, then pour over the white chocolate. Let sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.
- Mix in the pistachio paste. Let cool until thickened but still spreadable.
Assembly:
- Layer spoon cookies at the bottom of your serving dish.
- Spread a layer of pistachio mascarpone cream over the cookies.
- Add a layer of crispy pistachio praline, then a layer of pistachio ganache.
- Repeat the layers as desired, finishing with a layer of cream.
- Garnish with crushed pistachios and pieces of pistachio praline.
- Refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to set before serving.
Enjoy your decadent Pistachio Tiramisu!