Whisky Tiramisu

Name: Whisky Tiramisu
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Cocoa powder, for dusting; 30 Savoiardi sponge fingers (you can always make these Italian ‘lady’s fingers’ biscuits yourself if the fancy takes you!); 30 Savoiardi sponge fingers (you can always make these Italian ‘lady’s fingers’ biscuits yourself if the fancy takes you!); 250 ml espresso coffee; 150 ml whisky; 250 ml double cream; 250 g mascarpone; 200 g sugar; 6 eggs

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Hebridean Baker

By Coinneach MacLeod

Published 2021

About

This authentic Italian dessert has been given a Scottish twist by replacing the traditional sweet Marsala wine with whisky. This boozy dessert is perfect for making in advance, with just a final flurry of cocoa powder needed before bringing it to the table.

Ingredients

6 eggs
200 g sugar
250 g mascarpone

Europe
Italy
United Kingdom
Dessert
Vegetarian
Scotland

Method

Separate the egg whites and yolks. In a large bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and creamy. Stir the mascarpone into the egg mixture until well combined.

In another bowl, whip the double cream until soft peaks form. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.

In yet another bowl, whip the egg whites to soft peaks, then fold these lightly into the ma