Description
Ina Garten’s rum raisin tiramisu elevates classic Italian dessert with luxurious rum-soaked raisins and mascarpone cream. Silky layers of espresso-dipped ladyfingers and rich mascarpone create a sophisticated finale you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 to 18 ounces (450 to 510 grams) Italian mascarpone cheese
- 24 to 30 Italian ladyfingers or savoiardi cookies
- 6 extra-large egg yolks, at room temperature
Liquids and Flavoring:
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons (260 milliliters) Mount Gay dark rum, divided
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) freshly squeezed orange juice, divided (2 oranges)
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean
Additional Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (120 grams) raisins
- ½ cup (100 grams) sugar
- Shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish
Instructions
- Infuse raisins with a boozy kick by placing them in a bowl with of rum. Microwave the mixture for 1 minute, then let it cool and absorb the rich flavors.
- Create a silky mascarpone cream by whipping egg yolks and sugar in a stand mixer at high speed for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes pale and voluminous. Reduce the mixer speed and gently incorporate mascarpone cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually blend in of rum, of orange juice, vanilla extract, and scraped vanilla bean seeds. Mix thoroughly to ensure a uniform, fragrant base.
- Prepare a dipping liquid by combining the remaining of rum with the remaining of orange juice in a shallow bowl.
- Quickly dunk each ladyfinger into the liquid, ensuring they absorb flavor without becoming soggy. Carefully arrange the soaked cookies in a single layer across a 9 × 12 × 2-inch (23 × 30 × 5 centimeters) rectangular dish, cutting cookies to fill any gaps.
- Distribute half of the rum-infused raisins evenly over the ladyfinger layer. Gently pour and spread half of the mascarpone mixture to create a smooth surface.
- Repeat the layering process with another set of rum-dipped ladyfingers, remaining raisins, and final mascarpone cream. Smooth the top layer to create an elegant finish.
- Seal the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, ideally overnight, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Just before serving, garnish the tiramisù with delicate shavings of semisweet chocolate. Slice and serve chilled for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Elevate raisin flavor by soaking them in rum overnight, creating a deeper, more complex taste profile for your dessert.
- Dip ladyfingers lightning-fast in the rum-orange mixture, ensuring just 1-2 seconds of contact to maintain their delicate texture.
- Bring mascarpone to room temperature for 15-20 minutes before mixing, guaranteeing a silky-smooth and luxurious cream.
- Refrigerate the tiramisù for a minimum of 6 hours, preferably overnight, allowing flavors to meld and develop a perfect consistency.
- Intensify the coffee essence by adding a shot of rich espresso to the rum-orange mixture, boosting the dessert’s depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 130mg