Why Tiramisu is the Best Dessert During the Holiday Season

Tiramisu is one of the best desserts that you can so easily make! Your go-to all year round, tiramisu is a great treat for the Christmas season. Tiramisu has its roots in Italy, where Christmas desserts are intensely rich, creamy, and full of festive flavors, making it a natural fit for holiday feasts.

With high-quality ingredients, tiramisu isn’t overly sweet. Such a treat is the perfect balance that allows the flavors of coffee, mascarpone, and cocoa to blend so well together, making it a dessert that makes you want more and more. The bitterness of the espresso with the cocoa powder balances the sweetness of the cake beautifully. Imagine the rich mascarpone cream in your mouth that works so well with the coffee’s depth! Adding to this, the light texture of the ladyfingers absorbs the coffee and liqueur, creating the perfect contrast to the cream!

Ingredients

• Caster sugar (do not use superfine sugar because it dissolves too quickly)
• Heavy whipped cream
• Mascarpone cheese (keep it cold!)
• Ladyfinger cookies
• Brewed Caffe Buongiorno espresso
• Kahlua or Marsala wine (optional)
• Cocoa powder

Steps

1. Mix the creamy filling by beating the mascarpone, heavy whipped cream, and sugar together until stiff peaks form.
2. Brew the espresso and let it cool slightly. If desired, add Kahlua or Marsala wine to the espresso in a bowl.
3. Dip ladyfingers into the liquid mix, ensuring both sides are wet but not soaked.
4. Place the dipped ladyfingers in a tray. Once the first layer is complete, add a smooth layer of the mascarpone/whipped cream mixture on top.
5. Sprinkle a layer of cocoa powder over the mascarpone/whipped cream mixture.
6. Repeat these steps, layering espresso-dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone/whipped cream mixture.
7. Finish with a generous dusting of cocoa powder on top.

Bonus Tips

For a more seasonal twist, add spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or gingerbread to your tiramisu. Alternatively, replace Kahlua or Marsala wine with liqueurs like Baileys, amaretto, or eggnog for a festive flavor.

Storage Instructions

After making the dessert, cover the tiramisu dish with plastic wrap and then tinfoil. Place it in your refrigerator overnight. The next morning, your tiramisu will be ready to serve!

Why Tiramisu?

Tiramisu is not just about taste – it’s a full experience! Rich, light, and indulgent, tiramisu is so satisfying that you’ll find it hard to stop eating straight from the dish. It’s a perfect dessert for Christmas or New Year’s parties, sure to please any crowd.

Make It Special with Caffe Buongiorno

Make your holidays extra special with Caffe Buongiorno’s luxurious coffee. Choose from a variety of premium Italian options to create this tasty dessert or any other festive treat. Plus, enjoy free delivery in Malta and Gozo when you order €30 or more during the holiday season. Don’t miss out on this deal!