Black Forest Tiramisu
Try a delicious variation on a classic! This black forest tiramisu recipe adds cherry and chocolate to the classic mascarpone tiramisu.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 634kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 7 oz ladyfingers
- 1 cup cold espresso or coffee liqueur
- 1/2 cup cherry pie filling or other cherry sauce
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings to decorate
- Cherries to decorate, optional
Instructions
- Separate the egg yolks from the whites and place in two different bowls. Using a stand mixer or an electric mixer, whip egg yolks with 1/4 cup of sugar until they get pale yellow.
- Add mascarpone cheese and continue whipping until fully combined. Set aside.
- After that, again using a stand or an electric mixer, whisk egg whites with 1/4 cup of sugar, adding sugar slowly (french meringue method).
- In a medium bowl slowly and carefully combine these two mixtures with spatula. Do not stir too much; just until combined.
- When assembling, start with some filling. Then quickly dip the ladyfinger into the espresso and place it. Pour some cherry sauce, and repeat until layered.
- Top with the dark chocolate shavings (divide evenly) and cherries, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 634kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 258mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 1442IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg