A classic Italian dessert with a twist (or two): introducing Champagne Tiramisu. In this recipe, coffee is replaced with champagne, and the tiramisu is topped with fresh raspberries and a golden leaf for maximum effect.
It’s easy to make and it’s a perfect dessert for special occasions. Here are a few tips to make this recipe more accessible:
champagne can be replaced with sparkling wine (on the sweet side if possible)
Raspberries can be replaced with strawberries or blackberries, though I like raspberries for this recipe the most.
The golden leaf is obviously optional, you can do very well without it.
Enjoy!
Champagne Tiramisu
Diana Oana
A slightly different recipe for Italy's most famous dessert. It is delicious, so easy to prepare, and suitable for New Year's Eve or any special occasion.
Separate the egg yolks from the whites and place them with the sugar in a heatproof bowl. Create a steam bath by placing the bowl over a pan filled with water, ensuring the bowl doesn't touch the water.
Over medium heat, cook the egg yolks and sugar, stirring constantly with a whisk, until you get a creamy, airy, light-colored mixture and the sugar has melted. Leave the yolks to reduced to room temperature.
Using a mixer, fold the mascarpone cream cheese into the yolk cream, spoon by spoon! You will get a very smooth cream.
Dip the ladyfingers in champagne and place them in tall stemmed glasses. Add a layer of mascarpone cream, then another layer of champagne-dipped ladyfingers, and then cream.
Place the Tiramisu in the fridge for at least 4-6 hours.
After cooling, add one or two raspberries and place the gold leaf on top using tweezers.
Bon appétit!
Notes
This dessert should be served within 48 hours of preparation. Otherwise, the champagne turns sour and alters the taste of the dessert!
As an award winning food blogger, I started my culinary journey in 2010, driven by a fervent commitment to crafting flavorful, tasty meals that defy the stereotype of bland health cuisine.
I love to cook anything from appetizers to main courses and desserts from a wide range of cuisines as well as traditional Romanian dishes.
