Whip up a delectable vegan twist on the classic Italian dessert with this Pistachio Tiramisu, featuring layers of homemade ladyfingers soaked in a sweet amaretto syrup and a rich mascarpone-style filling.
Ingredients:
- 24 vegan ladyfingers (¾ of a batch)
- 3 cups (700g) vegan mascarpone (2 batches)
- ½ cup (125g) pistachio butter (⅓ of a batch)
For the Sabayon:
- 1 ⅔ cups (400ml) soy milk or other non-dairy milk
- ⅔ cup (120g) granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup (45g) cornstarch
For the Topping:
- ¼ cup (30g) raw shelled pistachios
- 1 ¼ tbsp (15g) granulated sugar
For the Amaretto Soak:
- ¼ cup (60ml) Amaretto or dark rum, or lemon juice for an alcohol-free version
- ⅓ cup (80ml) water
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
Instructions:
- Prepare vegan mascarpone, ladyfingers, and pistachio butter in advance.
- Make the sabayon: Whisk soy milk, sugar, and cornstarch in a saucepan until smooth. Simmer on medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until thick like custard. Cool for 15 minutes, then chill for 1 hour.
- Prepare the pistachio topping: Process pistachios and sugar until finely ground. Set aside.
- Make the filling: Whisk chilled sabayon until smooth. Gradually incorporate vegan mascarpone, then pistachio butter, whisking between additions. Transfer to piping bags or set aside if spooning.
- Create the Amaretto soak: Combine water and sugar in a saucepan, simmering until sugar dissolves. Off the heat, whisk in Amaretto.
- Assemble the tiramisu: Dip ladyfingers briefly in the Amaretto soak and lay them in a baking dish. Pipe or spoon half of the pistachio mascarpone over the ladyfingers, smoothing the top. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and remaining mascarpone, creating peaks if desired.
- Finish with the topping: Sprinkle the ground pistachio sugar over the tiramisu.
- Chill: Refrigerate the tiramisu to set for at least a few hours, preferably overnight.
Serve this luxurious Vegan Pistachio Tiramisu as an exquisite end to a meal, or as a special treat. The combination of the crunchy pistachio topping and the creamy, nutty layers makes for a memorable dessert that's sure to impress.