Individual Tiramisu Jars

Recipe Yield: 8 to 9 - 500 ml jars

This is a take on a classic tiramisu recipe with a modern twist adding some character by serving in vintage style mason jar mugs.

 

Ingredients:

8 egg yolks

2/3 cup white sugar

500 grams mascarpone cheese

2/3 cup whipping cream

500 ml brewed cooled espresso

2 tablespoons Amaretto liqueur

1 package – 400 grams Italian style ladyfinger cookies

2 tablespoons cocoa powder to garnish

9 mini amaretto cookies to garnish

Method:

1. In a stainless steel medium bowl over just simmering water, constantly whisk egg yolks, 4 tbsp of sugar and 4 tbsp of water until thickened and pale in colour, approximately 2-3 minutes. Set aside and cool to room temperature.

2. In a medium size bowl place 500 grams of mascarpone cheese and set aside.

3. To mascarpone cheese gently fold in 1/3 of the cooled egg mixture until combined. Add remaining egg mixture and incorporate.

4. In a separate bowl whip the whipping cream with 4 tbsp of sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 whipped cream into cheese mixture and combine. Add remaining whipped cream to bowl and fold until fully incorporated.

5. Brew 500 ml of strong espresso, place in a small bowl and add remaining sugar and 2 tbsp Amaretto liqueur, stir and cool to room temperature. To cool it quickly place bowl over a larger bowl filled with ice water and stir.

6. Assembly. Place 9 jars on a baking tray to allow easy storage in refrigerator. Start by dropping 1 tbsp of cheese mixture into bottom of jars, slightly spread with spoon. Break lady fingers in half and dip quickly in espresso mix. Place 2 halves of cookies in jar then an additional 2 halves in the opposite direction directly on top of those cookies (this will help add height to the dessert and allow it to be stable in the jars).  Repeat, add another layer of the cheese mixture and top with dipped cookies. Finally, top with cheese mixture.

7. Wrap with clear wrap and place in refrigerator for up to 10 hours. Just before serving add 2 tbsp of cocoa powder to a small sieve and lightly tap over top of the jars. Garnish with a crisp mini amaretto cookie and serve to your guests.