🍃 Pistachio Tiramisu – A Nutty Twist on a Classic! 🍰✨
Ingredients:
For the Pistachio Sponge Cake:
✔️ 1 cup all-purpose flour
✔️ ½ cup ground pistachios
✔️ 1 teaspoon baking powder
✔️ ¼ teaspoon salt
✔️ 4 large eggs, separated
✔️ ¾ cup granulated sugar
For the Mascarpone Cream:
✔️ 1 ½ cups mascarpone cheese
✔️ 1 cup heavy cream
✔️ ½ cup powdered sugar
✔️ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Assembly:
✔️ ½ cup brewed espresso, cooled ☕
✔️ ¼ cup coffee liqueur (optional)
✔️ ½ cup chopped pistachios, for garnish 🌰
✔️ Cocoa powder, for dusting 🍫
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Pistachio Sponge Cake:
🔥 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
🥣 In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt.
🍯 Beat egg yolks with half the sugar until light and fluffy.
🥄 In another bowl, beat egg whites until soft peaks form, gradually adding the remaining sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form.
🌀 Gently fold the yolk mixture into the whipped egg whites. Gradually sift in the dry ingredients, folding gently.
🍰 Pour batter into the prepared dish and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely.
2️⃣ Make the Mascarpone Cream:
🧁 In a bowl, whisk together mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and thick.
3️⃣ Assemble the Tiramisu:
☕ Mix espresso and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
🔪 Cut the sponge cake into layers.
🖌 Brush each layer with espresso mixture and spread a layer of mascarpone cream on top. Repeat layering.
🍫 Finish with a final layer of mascarpone cream, dust with cocoa powder, and sprinkle chopped pistachios.
🕒 Chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to let the flavors meld.
✨ Slice, serve, and enjoy this luxurious pistachio tiramisu! 💚🍰