Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with this irresistible Peppermint Tiramisu, a delightful twist on the classic dessert that combines rich mascarpone, aromatic espresso, and refreshing peppermint. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy winter nights, each velvety layer of this dessert promises to evoke warmth and joy among family and friends. Easy to prepare yet stunning in presentation, this recipe will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ladyfingers
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso (cooled)
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- Optional: Crushed peppermint candies for topping
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and ensure the espresso is brewed and cooled.
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix mascarpone cheese with sugar until smooth.
- Gently fold in peppermint extract to the mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into cooled espresso, avoiding over-soaking.
- Layer dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture in a serving dish; repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with mascarpone on top.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg