Irish cream tiramisu by Matty Edgell

Irish Cream Tiramisu Recipe

A small twist on the classic Tiramisu with the addition of Irish Cream Liquor to give this dessert a new lease of life. This has the perfect balance of rich creaminess and kick of alcohol to make for the best, yet simplest dessert.

Ingredients


Custard

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 200g caster sugar
  • 300ml double cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 250g mascarpone
  • 60ml Irish cream

    Baby Guinness Soak
  • 200ml Irish cream
  • 250ml Coffee Liqueur
  • 100ml water
  • 1 pack of lady fingers
  • Cocoa powder to dust

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Method

  1. In a heat proof bowl combine the egg yolks, caster sugar and vanilla. Whisk until pale and fluffy and then place of a bain-marie. Continue to whisk for 5 mins until it has thickened, became light and pale and most of the sugar has dissolved.
  2. Allow to cool slightly and then add 30ml Irish cream and the mascarpone. Whisk until ingredients are fully incorporated.
  3. In a separate bowl, add the cream and remaining 30ml of Irish cream and whisk to stiff peaks. Add the cream to the custard mix and whisk until fully combined.
  4. To make the soak, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix together.
  5. To assemble, layer soaked lady fingers and place in your bowl/tin. Add a layer of your Irish cream custard and repeat, ensuring you finish with a layer of custard.
  6. Cover with tin foil and place in the fridge to set for a minimum of 4 hours. For best results, do this overnight.
  7. To serve, dust with cocoa powder.