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Purple Yam Tiramisu

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  • Author: noah-alvarez
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 240 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A stunning twist on the classic tiramisu, infused with the vibrant flavors of purple yam (ube) for a dessert that’s both beautiful and delicious.


Ingredients

  • 3 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup espresso or strong coffee
  • ¼ teaspoon ube extract
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup ube halaya
  • ¼ teaspoon ube extract (additional)
  • 1 package ladyfingers
  • 1-2 tablespoons ube powder (for dusting)


Instructions

  1. Prepare the Coffee and Ube Mixture: Brew your espresso or strong coffee, then let it cool to room temperature. Mix the coffee with ¼ teaspoon of ube extract and set aside.
  2. Make the Zabaglione: In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg yolks and white sugar until pale and fluffy.
  3. Mix the Mascarpone Mixture: In a separate bowl, combine mascarpone cheese and ube halaya. Gently fold in heavy cream without deflating the mixture.
  4. Assemble the Tiramisu: Dip ladyfingers in the coffee mixture and layer them in a serving dish. Spread half of the ube mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then add another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone mixture.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Dust with ube powder before serving.

Notes

Chill for at least 4 hours for the best flavor; leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.