Description
Ina Garten’s rum raisin tiramisu blends Italian dessert traditions with rich, complex flavors. Creamy mascarpone layers and boozy raisins create an elegant finale for special gatherings where friends savor each luxurious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 to 18 oz (450 to 510 g) mascarpone cheese, Italian
- 24 to 30 ladyfingers or savoiardi cookies, Italian
- 6 extra-large egg yolks, room temperature
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
- ¾ cup (120 g) raisins
- 1 cup plus 2 tbsps (260 ml) Mount Gay dark rum, divided
- ¾ cup (180 ml) orange juice, freshly squeezed (2 oranges)
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- Shaved semisweet chocolate, for garnish
Instructions
- Rum-Soaked Raisin Preparation: Microwave raisins with rum for one minute, allowing them to absorb the liquor’s rich essence while cooling completely.
- Mascarpone Cream Crafting: Whip egg yolks and sugar in a stand mixer at high speed until pale and voluminous. Gradually incorporate mascarpone cheese, reducing mixer speed to achieve a silky, uniform texture.
- Flavor Infusion: Blend rum, orange juice, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds into the mascarpone mixture, creating a fragrant and complex base.
- Ladyfinger Dipping Station: Combine remaining rum and orange juice in a shallow bowl. Swiftly dip each ladyfinger into the liquid, ensuring brief, complete absorption without oversaturating.
- First Layer Assembly: Arrange soaked ladyfingers in a single layer across a rectangular dish, cutting cookies to fill any gaps. Scatter half of the rum-infused raisins evenly and gently spread half of the mascarpone cream to create a smooth surface.
- Final Layer Construction: Repeat layering process with rum-dipped ladyfingers, remaining raisins, and mascarpone cream. Smooth the top layer for an elegant finish.
- Flavor Melding: Seal the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, preferably overnight, allowing flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Serving Presentation: Garnish with delicate semisweet chocolate shavings just before serving. Slice and present chilled for a luxurious dessert experience.
Notes
- Boost Raisin Flavor: Microwaving raisins with rum helps them absorb rich, boozy notes quickly and evenly.
- Perfect Mascarpone Technique: Whip egg yolks and sugar at high speed for exactly 5 minutes to create a light, airy base that ensures a silky smooth texture.
- Prevent Soggy Ladyfingers: Dip cookies briefly and quickly into rum-orange mixture, avoiding oversaturation that can break down the delicate structure.
- Chill for Maximum Taste: Refrigerate tiramisu for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, allowing flavors to develop and ingredients to meld into a harmonious dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 556
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 199 mg