Description
Delightful saffron tiramisu marries Italian dessert traditions with exotic Persian flavors. Silky mascarpone layers infused with saffron threads invite you to savor a luxurious culinary journey through delicate sweetness and aromatic spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500 g) mascarpone
- 5 egg yolks
- 20 ladyfinger cookies
- ⅓ cup (75 mL) cane sugar
- 1 to 2 cups (250 to 500 mL) cold brewed espresso
- 1 pinch saffron threads
Instructions
- Egg Preparation: Whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, silky consistency with a velvety texture.
- Saffron Infusion: Crumble saffron threads into the egg mixture, stirring gently to distribute the golden spice evenly and release its distinctive aromatic essence.
- Mascarpone Integration: Whip mascarpone cheese until smooth, then tenderly fold into the saffron-infused egg mixture, creating a harmonious, creamy blend.
- Espresso Dipping: Briefly immerse ladyfingers in freshly brewed espresso, ensuring quick absorption without saturating the biscuits.
- Layering Process: Construct the dessert by creating alternating layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and saffron-mascarpone cream in elegant serving glasses, ensuring complete coverage of each layer.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the assembled tiramisu for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and the dessert to achieve optimal texture and consistency.
Notes
- Optimize Egg Whisking: Beat egg yolks and sugar until pale and ribbon-like, creating a smooth base that ensures a luxurious, airy texture for the dessert.
- Saffron Infusion Technique: Crush saffron threads between fingertips before adding to maximize color and flavor release, transforming the cream with its golden warmth.
- Prevent Mascarpone Lumps: Bring mascarpone to room temperature and whip gently to achieve a silky smooth consistency without over-mixing.
- Ladyfinger Dipping Strategy: Quick dip espresso-soaked ladyfingers to prevent sogginess, ensuring a perfect balance between coffee-moistened biscuits and creamy layers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg