This recipe takes the classic Italian Tiramisu on a flavorful adventure to the Middle East. Ladyfingers are dipped in a strong Turkish coffee infused with cardamom, adding an unexpected twist. The creamy mascarpone filling is enriched with tahini for an extra layer of deliciousness. And the best part? This recipe is incredibly easy to make, with no eggs and no baking required! So ditch the complicated desserts and embrace the simple elegance of this unique Tiramisu.
You can assemble the tiramisu either in one large pan or 8 dessert cups.
Ingredients
Servings 8
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- â…“ cup plus 3 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese room temperature (about 1 pound)
- ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon tahini divided
- ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ cup strong Turkish coffee made with cardamom
- 40-45 lady finger cookies
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Nutritional Facts
Nutrition Facts
Cardamom Tahini Tiramisu
Amount per Serving
Calories
824
% Daily Value*
Fat
61
g
94
%
Saturated Fat
30
g
188
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
228
mg
76
%
Sodium
135
mg
6
%
Potassium
238
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
55
g
18
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
15
g
17
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
1768
IU
35
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
176
mg
18
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Instructions
- Add heavy cream to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed with a stand mixer. Slowly add sugar and cardamom and continue to beat until stiff peaks are seen. Remove to a separate bowl.
- Place mascarpone in mixer bowl with ¾ cup tahini and 3 tablespoons sugar. Whisk for 2 minutes until well blended. Add whipped cream to mascarpone and fold until combined.
- Combine Turkish coffee with remaining 1 tablespoon tahini and place in a bowl. Dip lady fingers in the coffee before laying them in a single layer on the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan or into 8 individual dessert cups.
- Smooth half of the mascarpone mixture over the top. Add another layer of dipped lady fingers. Smooth remaining mascarpone cream over the top.
- Dust cocoa powder and cardamom powder generously over the top using a fine mesh strainer. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or up to overnight before serving.
