Embark on a culinary journey with our Coffee-Infused Summer Delight, an easy yet exquisite Ladyfinger Tiramisu. This dessert marvelously marries the invigorating essence of coffee with the delicate sweetness of ladyfingers, all culminating in a light and luscious treat. It's the perfect fusion of convenience and luxury for your dessert cravings!
Why You'll Love This: Our Ladyfinger Tiramisu is a dream for those who adore the aromatic allure of coffee in their sweets. It's incredibly simple to prepare, requiring no baking, which makes it an ideal choice for warm summer days when you want to keep things cool and effortless. The delightful interplay of coffee-dipped ladyfingers and the smooth, creamy filling creates a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite.
Perfect Occasion: This tiramisu is a fabulous choice for any summer gathering, from casual backyard barbecues to elegant dinner parties. It’s also an excellent option for a relaxing weekend treat or as a sophisticated dessert for a family get-together.
Ingredients:
- 1 liter of milk
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 and a half tablespoons of cornstarch
- 2 and a half tablespoons of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 sachet vanilla flavoring
- 180 grams of smooth cream cheese
- Cocoa powder for topping
For the Coffee Soak:
- 1 and a half cups of warm milk
- 2 tablespoons of instant coffee
Extras:
- 1 pack of ladyfinger biscuits
- 1 pack of chocolate-flavored biscuits
- A handful of hazelnuts
Instructions:
- Begin by preparing the custard. In a saucepan, whisk together milk, egg yolk, cornstarch, flour, and sugar. Heat the mixture over medium flame, constantly stirring until it thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla flavoring. Let the custard cool slightly, then fold in the cream cheese to achieve a velvety smooth texture.
- Prepare the coffee soak by mixing warm milk with instant coffee.
- Trim the ladyfingers to fit your serving dish.
- Dip the ladyfingers briefly in the coffee mixture and arrange them in a single layer in the dish.
- Pour half of the custard over the ladyfingers, smoothing it out evenly.
- Add a layer of hazelnuts and a layer of chocolate-flavored biscuits.
- Cover with the remaining custard and smooth the top.
- Decorate the top layer with more ladyfingers and crumbled chocolate biscuits.
- Chill in the refrigerator overnight to set.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.