Description
Creamy white chocolate raspberry tiramisu blends Italian classic with fruity elegance, creating a luxurious dessert that dances between rich and tangy flavors. Sweet layers promise pure indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Raspberry Sauce:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 8 ounces (226 grams) white chocolate, melted
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) brewed espresso, cooled
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) coffee liqueur (optional)
- Fresh raspberries (for garnish)
- Shaved white chocolate (for garnish)
Instructions
- Create a vibrant raspberry coulis by simmering fresh raspberries with sugar and a hint of lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. The mixture will transform into a rich, glossy sauce. Strain to remove seeds if desired, then allow to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks emerge, gradually incorporating powdered sugar to achieve stiff, voluminous peaks. In a separate bowl, gently fold melted white chocolate and vanilla extract into mascarpone cheese, creating a smooth, luxurious base. Carefully integrate the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until uniformly blended.
- Prepare a shallow dish with a mixture of espresso and coffee liqueur. Swiftly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee blend, ensuring a quick, light coating without oversaturating. Arrange the moistened ladyfingers in a single layer across the bottom of your serving vessel.
- Generously spread half of the creamy mascarpone mixture over the ladyfinger base. Drizzle a generous portion of the raspberry coulis across the cream layer, creating an elegant marbled effect.
- Construct a second layer by repeating the process: carefully place another set of coffee-dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone cream and a final cascade of raspberry sauce.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set. Prior to serving, embellish with fresh whole raspberries and delicate white chocolate shavings for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Swap ladyfingers with gluten-free alternatives to create a celiac-friendly dessert that doesn’t compromise on taste or texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using fresh raspberries and natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a lighter, diabetic-friendly version.
- Experiment with coffee alternatives such as decaf espresso or herbal tea for those avoiding caffeine, maintaining the classic tiramisu soaking technique.
- Ensure mascarpone and white chocolate are at room temperature for smoother blending and a more consistent creamy texture throughout the dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 521 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 65 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg