Ingredients
Espresso Mixture
- 1½ cups espresso or strong brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (from divided sugar)
- 1 tablespoon pistachio butter (from 7-ounce jar)
Mascarpone Cream
- 1 (8-ounce) tub mascarpone cheese
- Remaining pistachio butter from the 7-ounce jar (about ⅔ cup minus 1 tablespoon)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (remaining from divided sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups heavy cream, cold
Assembly
- 1 (7-ounce) package ladyfingers
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the espresso mixture: In a shallow dish, whisk the warm espresso with 1 tablespoon of pistachio butter and 2 tablespoons of sugar until the mixture is smooth and combined. Set aside and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Make the mascarpone cream: In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese together with the remaining pistachio butter, the remaining ½ cup sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
- Assemble the tiramisu layers: Stir the cooled espresso mixture once more, then briefly dip each ladyfinger into it, making sure not to soak too long to avoid sogginess. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8-inch square dish. Spread half of the pistachio mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers using a small offset spatula. Repeat the process with a second layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone cream, smoothing the top carefully.
- Chill the tiramisu: Cover the assembled tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to marry and the dessert to set properly.
- Garnish and serve: Just before serving, sprinkle the top generously with chopped pistachios to add texture and enhance the nutty flavor.
Notes
- Use espresso or very strong brewed coffee to ensure a rich coffee flavor that complements the pistachio butter.
- Be gentle when dipping ladyfingers to prevent them from becoming too soggy and collapsing.
- For best results, make the tiramisu a day ahead to allow the flavors to develop fully.
- You can substitute pistachio butter with homemade pistachio paste if unavailable.
- This dessert is best served chilled and consumed within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian