Description
Silky Italian-inspired vanilla tiramisu roll delivers dreamy dessert elegance without turning on an oven. Creamy layers of mascarpone and delicate ladyfingers promise sweet indulgence you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/8 fluid ounces) brewed coffee, cooled
- 8 ounces (225 grams) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/8 fluid ounces) heavy cream, whipped
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Optional Liquids and Garnishes:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters/2 fluid ounces) coffee liqueur (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, for dusting
- Shaved white chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious mascarpone mixture by whipping together creamy mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until silky smooth, then delicately incorporate whipped heavy cream for a light, airy texture.
- Brew rich coffee and combine with coffee liqueur in a shallow container, creating a fragrant soaking liquid for delicate ladyfingers.
- Momentarily submerge each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, ensuring they absorb the liquid without becoming waterlogged.
- Lay out a generous sheet of plastic wrap and meticulously arrange the moistened ladyfingers in a slightly overlapping rectangular formation.
- Distribute the prepared mascarpone cream evenly across the ladyfinger base, maintaining a small margin around the edges to prevent overflow.
- Utilizing the plastic wrap as a guide, carefully roll the ladyfinger layer into a compact cylinder, beginning from the shorter end, creating a tight, seamless log.
- Encase the roll completely in plastic wrap, securing the shape and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and structure to set.
- When ready to serve, gently unwrap the chilled dessert and embellish with a dusting of cocoa powder and optional white chocolate shavings.
- Slice into elegant 1-inch portions and present the tiramisu roll as a decadent, chilled dessert perfect for sophisticated gatherings.
Notes
- Moisture Control: Briefly dip ladyfingers in coffee mixture to prevent becoming too soggy, which can make the dessert mushy and ruin the texture.
- Temperature Matters: Keep the roll well-chilled to maintain structural integrity and enhance flavor melding, helping the filling set properly.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap regular ladyfingers with gluten-free versions and use dairy-free mascarpone alternative for those with dietary restrictions.
- Flavor Variations: Experiment with different liqueurs like Kahlúa or amaretto to create unique taste profiles without compromising the dessert’s classic essence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg