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Tiramisu with Speculaas Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delightful twist on the classic Italian tiramisu, this recipe incorporates flavorful speculaas cookies and warming speculaas spice mix. The rich mascarpone cream layered with spiced cookies soaked in coffee or chocolate milk creates a creamy, aromatic dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Chilled to perfection, this tiramisu offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice with a smooth, velvety texture.

Ingredients

Mascarpone Cream

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mascarpone
  • 3 tablespoons sugar

Cookie Layer

  • 15 speculaas cookies
  • 2/3 cup strong coffee or chocolate milk, cooled
  • 1 teaspoon speculaas spice mix

Topping

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream and sugar. Whip them together until soft peaks form, indicating the cream is fluffy but not overbeaten.
  2. Combine with Mascarpone: In a separate bowl, loosen the mascarpone by stirring gently, then fold it carefully into the whipped cream to create a smooth and light mascarpone mixture.
  3. Prepare Cookie Layer: Pour the cooled coffee or chocolate milk mixed with the speculaas spice into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each speculaas cookie in the mixture to lightly soak — avoid over-soaking to prevent sogginess. Alternatively, arrange the cookies in your serving dish and pour the coffee mixture over them sparingly.
  4. First Layer Assembly: Arrange a layer of the soaked speculaas cookies in the dish, then spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the cookie layer. Lightly dust with a thin layer of cocoa powder.
  5. Repeat Layers: Add another layer of soaked speculaas cookies followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture. Finish with a thicker dusting of cocoa powder for a rich, chocolatey topping.
  6. Chill to Set: Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set, but for optimal taste and texture, leave it chilled overnight before serving.

Notes

  • Use strong coffee for a traditional bitter edge or chocolate milk for a sweeter variation.
  • Be cautious not to soak the cookies too long; they should be moist but hold their shape.
  • Speculaas spice mix typically includes cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cardamom, and white pepper — adjust to taste.
  • For best results, prepare the tiramisu a day ahead to let the flavors deepen.
  • Can be served in individual cups or a large dish for sharing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-Dutch fusion

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/tiramisu-with-speculaas-recipe/