Italian•dessert•intermediate

Tuscan Tiramisu Sundae

Name: Tuscan Tiramisu Sundae
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 125 g cream cheese, at room temperature; 50 ml espresso or strongly brewed coffee, cooled; 4 ladyfingers, split in half lengthwise; Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste; 60 g dark chocolate, grated

This light and airy dessert offers the classic flavors of a tiramisu with a modern twist. A layer of cheese cream and espresso-soaked ladyfingers are topped with a soft layer of dark chocolate shavings.

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

- min

Total Time

10 min

Servings

Growing up, I always spent my summers in a picturesque Tuscan village, where my grandmother owned a trattoria. I’ve drawn upon my childhood memories to create this unique take on the classic tiramisu. It's a light and airy assemblage of cheese cream, espresso-soaked lady fingers, and freshly grated nutmeg, topped with a soft layer of dark chocolate shavings - an unexpected but delightful treat!This dish can be served as a dessert or an after-dinner parfait. It's a great way to show off the flavors of Italian cuisine to any guest.

Ingredients

125 g cream cheese, at room temperature
50 ml espresso or strongly brewed coffee, cooled
4 ladyfingers, split in half lengthwise
Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
60 g dark chocolate, grated

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese and espresso or coffee.
2
Dip the halves of the ladyfingers into the cheese cream mixture.
3
Arrange the dipped lady finges in dessert bowls. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
4
Top with the grated chocolate.
5
Chill in the fridge for 10 minutes to set before serving.

Chef's Tip

Serve the panna cotta in glasses for a more sophisticated presentation. For an even more indulgent dessert, top with whipped cream.

Fun Fact

Did you know? Tiramisu literally translates to 'pick-me-up', as the dessert is believed to have energizing properties!

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