I’m such a fan of coffee – flavoring that is. Ice cream, candy, and tiramisu are one (of my many) weaknesses. I’ve been on the hunt to create a tiramisu that is is delicious, tastes like the “real thing” and is “Approved”…Mormon Approved Tiramisu. It kind of rhymes, and I like it! It hasn’t been easy. Trust me. There have been some serious road blocks and frustrations, but in the end? I was victorious.
I mean seriously. Just finding the ingredients was a nightmare.
Ladyfingers – Amazon
Decaf coffee – (in a size that won’t feed me until I’m 73?) – Harmons
Mascarpone cheese – Days Market
Ok ok, so those were my biggies, and I’m being SLIGHTLY over-dramatic about the ingredients. The truth is I was stumped. How do I make something delicious and leave out two of the main ingredients (rum and coffee?).
- 6 egg yolks
- 3/4 C. sugar
- 2/3 c milk
- 1 1/4 c. heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 c. decaf coffee room temp
- 2 3 oz packages ladyfinger cookies
- 1 TB cocoa powder
- Xylitol as much as your heart desires
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In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until well blended.
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Whisk in milk and cook over medium.
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Stir constantly until boiling.
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Boil gently for 1 minute, remove from heat and cool slightly.
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Cover tightly and chill for 1 hour.
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In a different bowl, beat cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
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Pull custard out of fridge and whisk mascarpone into yolk mixture until smooth.
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Put coffee in a small bowl.
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Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee until soaked.
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Arrange half of the lady fingers on the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
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Spread half of the mascarpone mixture next, then half of the whipped cream.
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Repeat layers.
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Sprinkle with cocoa.
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Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Your title makes me laugh, Kaylynn! This looks SO yummy! I can’t wait to try it out.
Fyi, I’ve gotten ladyfingers at harmons and the cheapest mascarpone I’ve found is winco. This is fun to make. Glad I’m not the only one who does.
You do realize decaf coffee is still against the word of wosdom, right?
Decaf coffee is not Mormon approved. It’s still coffee.
Not “Mormon”-approved even with decaf coffee. Substitute with Café de Orzo or hot chocolate.