Tiramisu is an Italian dessert much loved by many, desired by most.
Though I've made true Tiramisu on occasion over the years, it can be a bit costly to create this scrumptious dessert in authentic fashion. Some of the ingredients, depending on the recipe you choose, are often hard to find, or time consuming to make. Try asking for Mascarpone cheese in Podunk, Oklahoma. Lady fingers (Savoiardi), Marsala wine and other ingredients may serve as an endless search of numerous grocery stores.
Other than a store purchased angel food cake loaf (*gasp*) you may likely have all the ingredients for a much easier, delicious though not quite comparable recipe right in your kitchen.
Give it a whirl. It's quick, easy and though certainly not as grandiose as true Tiramisu, there is nothing to screw up,
and it doesn't require as lengthy a period of refrigeration to allow the flavors to blend.
Though I've made true Tiramisu on occasion over the years, it can be a bit costly to create this scrumptious dessert in authentic fashion. Some of the ingredients, depending on the recipe you choose, are often hard to find, or time consuming to make. Try asking for Mascarpone cheese in Podunk, Oklahoma. Lady fingers (Savoiardi), Marsala wine and other ingredients may serve as an endless search of numerous grocery stores.
Other than a store purchased angel food cake loaf (*gasp*) you may likely have all the ingredients for a much easier, delicious though not quite comparable recipe right in your kitchen.
Give it a whirl. It's quick, easy and though certainly not as grandiose as true Tiramisu, there is nothing to screw up,
and it doesn't require as lengthy a period of refrigeration to allow the flavors to blend.
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* 1 ready-made angel food cake loaf (10.5 oz)
The closer your cake is to the expiration date on the package, the drier your dessert will be. Use a fresh cake.
The best ready-made cakes are baked right at the store, not brought in on a truck.
If you can bake your own cake, great.
* 8 oz. Philadelphia, or other brand cream cheese
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
* 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract (think Watkins)
* 3/4 cup strong coffee, cooled to room temperature
* 1-2 T coffee liqueur (Kamora is a great brand!)
If you don't drink on a regular basis, ask your local liquor store for a miniature bottle of liqueur.
No sense in purchasing a large bottle if you aren't going to use it.
* 1 dark chocolate candy bar, grated (1.55 oz)
* Garnish with fresh fruit such as sliced strawberries
Note: The strawberries are a very important addition. A few slices to the side of the cake allow for an occasional 'refreshing of the palate'. Oh, good grief, do I sound like a food snob? Strawberries and Angel Food Tiramisu - a wonderful pairing!
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A question has come to mind- how well would this desert freeze? What about small individual cupcake tin servings- just cut the cake with a biscuit cutter the same size as the tin-layer as usual & freeze- thaw as needed,adding the top finishing touch fresh, and add fresh fruit to the side... this way, you don't have to worry about trying to down all of the desert in a few days (but, it IS a great excuse to eat it every day, or a couple of times a day :D !!). Instead of throwing away the odd pieces of cake, use them for a torte style tiramisu, or chocolate pudding one instead for variety. One time my GF used odd pieces of the angel food with homemade microwave chocolate pudding, then topped it with lite cool whip, and some slivered almonds (need those omega 3's for it to be health food, right?) and it was a treat! She says she may try it with tiramisu filling instead of chocolate pudding. Or, what about another form-" tiramisu dump ice cream sundae in a cup". Any takers on that one?? My GF has so many ideas, as she is a tiramisu addict!