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Earl Grey Tiramisu Recipe

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This Earl Grey Tiramisu is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian dessert, infused with the distinctive floral notes of Earl Grey tea and a hint of gin or elderflower liqueur. Layered with airy mascarpone cream enhanced with lemon zest and juice, this no-bake dessert offers a delicate balance of citrus, tea, and creamy sweetness, perfect for an elegant treat.

Ingredients

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Tea Mixture

  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25g)
  • 1½ cups water
  • 3 Earl Grey Tea bags
  • 1–2 ounces gin or elderflower liqueur (very floral is best)

Main

  • 15–20 lady fingers
  • 8 oz mascarpone (cold)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar (67g)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 2 large egg yolks (cold)
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract

For Garnish

  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Tea Mixture: Combine the water, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 3 Earl Grey tea bags in a small pan over medium heat. Stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely, then remove from heat.
  2. Cool and Flavor Tea: Transfer the brewed tea to a bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Squeeze the tea bags to extract all the flavor, then add 1-2 ounces of gin or elderflower liqueur to the cooled tea and stir well.
  3. Make Lemon Sugar: Rub together 2 tablespoons lemon zest and ⅓ cup granulated sugar with your fingertips. This technique enhances the lemon aroma and flavor in the cream mixture.
  4. Whip Mascarpone Mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine cold mascarpone, the lemon sugar mixture, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 cold large egg yolks, ½ cup cold heavy whipping cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract. Beat on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until light, fluffy, and smooth.
  5. Assemble First Layer: Dip each lady finger individually into the cooled tea mixture briefly, ensuring they soak up just enough liquid without becoming soggy. Line 6-8 lady fingers in the bottom of a loaf pan to form the base layer.
  6. Add First Mascarpone Layer: Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the lady fingers, making sure to cover the sides of the pan thoroughly for structure.
  7. Repeat Layers: Dip the remaining lady fingers in the tea mixture as before and layer them on top of the mascarpone. Finish by spreading the remaining mascarpone mixture evenly on top.
  8. Chill: Cover the assembled tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and dessert to set properly.
  9. Serve: Before serving, dust the top evenly with powdered sugar. For an elegant presentation, use a patterned stencil while dusting to create decorative designs.

Notes

  • Use cold ingredients to help the mascarpone mixture whip to the perfect texture.
  • Dip lady fingers quickly to prevent them from becoming too soggy and compromising the dessert’s structure.
  • For a non-alcoholic version, omit the gin or elderflower liqueur and substitute with additional brewed tea or elderflower syrup.
  • Cover and chill tiramisu for at least 8 hours to allow the flavors to develop fully and the dessert to set.
  • Use fresh lemon zest and juice to enhance the citrus brightness in the cream.
  • If safe consumption of raw egg yolks is a concern, use pasteurized eggs.

Keywords: Earl Grey Tiramisu, Tea Infused Dessert, Mascarpone Dessert, No-Bake Tiramisu, Lemon Tiramisu

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