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Black Forest Tiramisu

17/11/2023

I can create a version of tiramisu that is inspired by the flavors of the Black Forest, a region famous for its chocolate cakes and cherries. Here is the recipe for an Italian-style Black Forest Tiramisu.

Ingredients

  • 500 g of mascarpone
  • 5 fresh eggs (with yolks and whites separated)
  • 100 g of sugar
  • 300 g of ladyfingers
  • 250 g of pitted cherries (fresh, canned, or in spirit)
  • 200 ml of cherry juice or kirsch (cherry liqueur)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder to taste
  • Dark chocolate shavings to taste
  • One bar of dark chocolate

Preparation

  1. First, prepare the mascarpone cream. Whip the yolks with the sugar until you obtain a light and fluffy mixture. Add the mascarpone and mix gently until you achieve a smooth and homogeneous consistency.
  2. In another bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form and then gently fold them into the mascarpone mixture to obtain a soft and airy cream.
  3. Dip the ladyfingers in the cherry juice or kirsch, being careful not to soak them too much.
  4. Arrange a layer of ladyfingers on the bottom of a baking dish.
  5. Add a layer of mascarpone cream and distribute half of the pitted cherries.
  6. Create a second layer with the dipped ladyfingers and cover with the remaining mascarpone cream.
  7. Decorate the surface with the remaining cherries and finish with a dusting of unsweetened cocoa powder and dark chocolate shavings.
  8. Melt the bar of dark chocolate in a double boiler and use the melted chocolate to create decorative strands on the surface of the tiramisu.
  9. Let the tiramisu rest in the fridge for at least 3-4 hours before serving.

Curiosity

The Black Forest Tiramisu is a dish that combines the tradition of the Italian dessert with the characteristic flavors of the German Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. The combination of mascarpone with cherries and chocolate creates a delicious and rich variant of this beloved dessert.

Remember that it is important to use very fresh eggs for the creation of desserts with raw ingredients, in order to prevent the risk of salmonellosis. Enjoy your meal!