Description
This Ube Tiramisu is a stunning twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring rich mascarpone cream infused with sweet purple yam (ube), layered with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and finished with a delicate coconut-ube cream. The combination of earthy ube, creamy mascarpone, and espresso makes this an unforgettable dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
Ube Mascarpone Cream
- 4 tbsp purple sweet potato (or ube puree)
- 6 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 14 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp ube extract
Coffee Mixture
- 2 tsp instant espresso powder
- 1 13-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
Assembly
- 40–45 ladyfingers (savoiardi) (~13.1 ounces)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Ube Mascarpone Cream
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and 8 tbsp of sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add ube puree and ube extract, mixing until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat mascarpone cheese until creamy. Fold it into the ube mixture.
- In another bowl, beat heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold into the ube mascarpone mixture.
2️⃣ Make the Coffee Mixture
- In a bowl, mix instant espresso powder with coconut milk until dissolved.
3️⃣ Assemble the Tiramisu
- Dip ladyfingers into the coffee mixture (briefly, to avoid sogginess) and layer them in a 9×13-inch dish.
- Spread half of the ube mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and top with the remaining ube cream.
- Smooth the top and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight) for the flavors to meld.
4️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
- Dust with ube powder or shaved white chocolate before serving.
- Slice and enjoy the vibrant, creamy, and rich flavors of ube tiramisu!
Notes
- If you can’t find ube extract, substitute with ½ tsp vanilla extract and increase the ube puree slightly.
- Best made a day in advance for full flavor development.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Chill Time: 4 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Filipino-Italian Fusion