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Pistachio Tiramisu

A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring layers of creamy pistachio mascarpone and coffee-soaked ladyfingers.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pistachio Cream
  • 1 cup pistachios shelled and unsalted
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream cold
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Coffee Mixture
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
  • 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur optional
Assembly
  • 20 pieces ladyfingers savoiardi
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Pistachio Cream
  1. In a food processor, blend the pistachios until finely ground.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract.
  3. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  4. Fold in the ground pistachios until well combined.
Prepare Coffee Mixture
  1. In a shallow dish, mix the brewed coffee with the coffee liqueur.
Assemble Tiramisu
  1. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
  2. Layer half of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of the baking dish.
  3. Spread half of the pistachio cream over the ladyfingers.
  4. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining pistachio cream.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  6. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

Notes

For best results, allow the tiramisu to chill overnight to develop flavors.

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