Description
Raffaello Coconut Tiramisu is a luscious no-bake dessert combining the creamy richness of mascarpone and coconut milk with the delicate crunch of desiccated coconut, layered over espresso-soaked ladyfingers. Garnished with iconic Raffaello chocolates, this elegant tiramisu offers a tropical twist on the classic Italian favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Base and Soaking Liquid
- 200 grams savoiardi (ladyfingers)
- 50 ml espresso, cooled
Cream Mixture
- 400 grams mascarpone cheese
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 150 grams sugar
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toppings
- 100 grams desiccated coconut
- 6 Raffaello chocolates, for garnish
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream together with the sugar until soft peaks form, ensuring a light and airy texture.
- Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: In another bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese with coconut milk and vanilla extract, stirring until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fold Mixtures Together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, maintaining the airy consistency without deflating the cream.
- Soak Ladyfingers: Briefly dip each savoiardi (ladyfinger) into the cooled espresso, just enough to soak but not saturate them, to avoid sogginess.
- Layer:** Place a layer of soaked ladyfingers evenly in your serving dish to form the base layer.
- Spread Cream Mixture: Spread a generous layer of the mascarpone-coconut cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the soaking and layering process, finishing with a final layer of the mascarpone mixture on top.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the desiccated coconut evenly over the top layer and arrange the Raffaello chocolates as a decorative garnish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly brewed espresso that has cooled to room temperature to avoid soggy ladyfingers.
- This tiramisu should be kept refrigerated and consumed within 24-48 hours for optimal freshness.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture to keep the dessert light and fluffy.
- You can substitute espresso with strong coffee if espresso is unavailable.
- Adding a splash of coconut liqueur to the espresso can enhance the coconut flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
