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Earl Grey Tea Tiramisu

Tiramisu made with Earl Grey tea instead of coffee and a sprinkle of powdered tea leaves and cornflower petals instead of cocoa as topping.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Keyword earl grey dessert, tea tiramisu, tiramisu without coffee
Prep Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 452kcal
Author Eva | Electric Blue Food

Equipment

  • 12*18 cm casserole dish (5*7 inches)

Ingredients

  • 250 g mascarpone
  • 2 eggs
  • 50 g sugar +2 tsp
  • 100 g savoiardi ladyfinger biscuits
  • 2 tsp loose leaf Earl Grey tea
  • 160 ml water
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Add the tea and sugar to freshly-boiled water. Stir to dissolve the sugar and steep for 20 minutes, then pour through a strainer and discard tea leaves.
  • Separate the egg yolks from the whites and add to two separate bowls. Add half of the sugar to the whites and beat to hard peaks.
  • Beat the yolks with the rest of the sugar until fluffy and light in colour. Add the mascarpone and mix well until homogeneous. Set mixer aside and fold in the egg whites.
  • Spread a thin layer of cream over the bottom of a casserole dish. Quickly dip the ladyfinger biscuits in the sweetened tea on both sides, then place over mascarpone cream. Repeat creating a layer of dipped biscuits. See notes for further info.
  • Add another layer of mascarpone cream, then proceed to create a second layer of dipped biscuits. Spread a final layer of mascarpone cream on top.
  • Cover the tea tiramisu with cling film. Place it in the fridge and let it rest for 2 hours or overnight. Serve with a sprinkle of powdered tea on top or some dried cornflower petals.

Notes

  • Ladyfinger biscuits need to be dipped really quickly in the tea in order to avoid them being completely soaked. Overly soaked biscuits will cause a soggy and watery tiramisu. 
  • Tiramisu needs about 2 hours of resting time to ensure the biscuits will absorb moisture and get soft to the core. Proper tiramisu should not have a crunchy texture from the biscuits. Since you cannot over-soak them, you need to give them time to absorb moisture from the cream.
  • The standard quantities in this recipe work with a casserole dish measuring 12*18 cm (5*7 inches).
 
The nutritional information provided is only an estimate from an online calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 200mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1133IU | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg