Pistachio tiramisu


Pistachio tiramisu
In this slightly unusual tiramisu, the classic Amaretto is partially replaced by whisky, which goes better with the pistachio flavour.
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Last modified on: June 2nd 2013
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Preparation: 50 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 10 min.
Pistachio tiramisu : Stage 1
Prepare the soaking syrup: mix 250 ml cold coffee, 100 ml sugar syrup and 2 tablespoons whisky in a bowl.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 10 min.
Pistachio tiramisu : Stage 2
Prepare the cream by beating 250 ml liquid cream, 250 g Mascarpone, 90 g caster sugar, 10 g vanilla sugar, 1 egg and 3 tablespoons Amaretto together.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Pistachio tiramisu : Stage 3
Take a little of this cream and mix it with 100 g pistachio powder or paste (this is easier to mix in if it is already in almost liquid form).

Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Pistachio tiramisu : Stage 4
Pour this mixture into the rest of the cream...

Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Pistachio tiramisu : Stage 5
...and fold in gently with a soft spatula to make the pistachio cream.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 5 min.
Pistachio tiramisu : Stage 6
Use a gratin-type dish and arrange the first layer of biscuits in the bottom, after soaking them briefly in the coffee syrup.

Stage 7 - ⌛ 5 min.
Pistachio tiramisu : Stage 7
Cover with a layer of pistachio cream.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 5 min.
Pistachio tiramisu : Stage 8
Add a second layer of soaked biscuits.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 5 min.
Pistachio tiramisu : Stage 9
Then another layer of pistachio cream.

Stage 10 - ⌛ 3 min.
Pistachio tiramisu : Stage 10
Finish by dusting the top with cocoa powder.

Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Remarks
You will notice, I'm sure, how tiramisu always improves on being kept overight in the fridge.
Keeping: A few days, protected with food film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe190 RDI=70 %2,250 RDI=210 %360 RDI=60 %7,990 RDI=400 %33,470 RDI: 400 %
Per 100 g10 RDI=4 %130 RDI=10 %20 RDI=3 %480 RDI=20 %2,010 RDI: 20 %
Per person20 RDI=9 %280 RDI=30 %50 RDI=7 %1,000 RDI=50 %4,180 RDI: 50 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk, egg, Nuts, Gluten
How much will it cost?
  • For 8 people : 7.10 €
  • Per person : 0.90 €

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  • Hi, does not really matter, soft peaks is preferable but not mandatory.
    Posted by jh march 17th 2017 at 09:01 n° 2
  • Hi - can you let me know what consistency the cream mixture is whipped to (soft peaks? stiff peaks?).
    Posted by maheen march 16th 2017 at 16:20 n° 1

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