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Pistachio Tiramisu

17/11/2023

Pistachio Tiramisu is a delicious variation of the classic tiramisu. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 300 g of ladyfingers
  • 250 g of mascarpone
  • 250 g of sheep ricotta (for a lighter texture)
  • 120 g of powdered sugar
  • 150 g of unsalted pistachios
  • 4 very fresh eggs (with yolks and whites separated)
  • 200 ml of fresh cream to be whipped
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • Chopped pistachios for garnish
  • Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
  • A cup of unsweetened cold coffee (if you wish to dip the ladyfingers in it)
  • A few drops of vanilla extract or pistachio liqueur (optional, to flavor the coffee)

Preparation

  1. Start by finely chopping the pistachios in a mixer, setting some aside for the final garnish.
  2. Whip the yolks with the powdered sugar until you have a light and fluffy mixture.
  3. Add the mascarpone, ricotta, and chopped pistachios to the yolk and sugar mixture. Mix gently until homogeneous.
  4. In another bowl, whip the whites with a pinch of salt until they form stiff peaks.
  5. Gently fold the whipped whites into the mascarpone mixture to keep them from deflating.
  6. In another bowl, whip the fresh cream and gently fold it into the rest of the mixture.
  7. Quickly dip the ladyfingers in coffee (optionally flavored to taste) and position them at the bottom of a baking dish or individual glasses.
  8. Layer a coat of pistachio cream on top of the ladyfingers.
  9. Continue alternating layers of ladyfingers and cream, finishing with a layer of cream.
  10. Let the Pistachio Tiramisu rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, better if overnight.
  11. Before serving, garnish with chopped pistachios and, if you like, a dusting of powdered sugar.

Curiosity

Pistachio Tiramisu is a great variation for those who love this nut and want to try something different from the classic coffee tiramisu. Pistachios are widely used in Sicilian pastry, and this recipe represents a bridge between the northern and southern traditions of Italy.

Remember, for optimum results, to use high-quality ingredients and to handle them gently to maintain the airy structure of the cream.

Pistachio Tiramisu