Pistachio Tiramisu: Easy Italian Dessert

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Atsuko
3 pieces of pistachio tiramisu
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Atsuko

Founder of @Umami Sans Frontiรจres

Since moving to Dubai, I’ve been seeing more and more pistachio-flavored desserts and jars of pistachio cream in local supermarkets. That inspired me to create this Pistachio Tiramisu, a delicious twist on the classic Italian dessert. Layers of coffee-soaked Savoiardi (ladyfingers), creamy mascarpone filling, and rich pistachio cream come together to create a dessert that’s both elegant and irresistible. It’s surprisingly easy to make at home and perfect for entertaining or any special occasion.
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Preparation
30 mins
Baking time
Rest Time

Ingredients

Cooking time: 30 minutes (excluding chilling time)
Ingredients:

Yield: 4โ€“6 servings (or 5โ€“6 individual glasses)

Coffee Mixture

  • 150 ml strong brewed coffee or espresso
  • 50 ml milk

Pistachio Mascarpone Cream

  • 250 g mascarpone cheese
  • 2 eggs, separated
  • 30 g granulated sugar
  • 120โ€“150 g sweetened pistachio cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla sugar (optional)

Other

  • 12โ€“13 Savoiardi (ladyfingers)

For Garnish

  • About 20 g chopped pistachios
  • White chocolate, shaved (optional)
How to make it:

1. Prepare the coffee mixture:

Mix the coffee and milk together. Set aside until completely cooled.

2. Make the mascarpone cream:

Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla sugar in a large bowl until pale and creamy.

egg york sugar

Add the mascarpone and mix until smooth.

mascarpone cheese egg york sugar

Stir in 120 g of the pistachio cream. Taste, then add more (up to 150 g) if you prefer a stronger pistachio flavor.

pistachio spread cream mascarpone egg york sugar

3. Make the meringue:

In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Fold the meringue into the mascarpone mixture in three additions using a rubber spatula. Mix gently until just combined.

meringue added into mascarpone pistachio cream

4. Assemble the tiramisu:

For individual glasses, cut the Savoiardi (ladyfingers) into smaller pieces to fit the glasses.

ladyfingers cut

Spread a thin layer of cream over the bottom of your serving dish or individual glasses.

Quickly dip each Savoiardi into the coffee mixture for about 1 second per side, then arrange them over the cream.

coffee milk mascarpone cream

mascarpone cream ladyfingers

Spread half of the remaining cream over the ladyfingers.

Repeat with another layer of dipped Savoiardi, then finish with the remaining cream. Smooth the top with a spatula.

mascarpone cream spread

5. Chill:

Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.

6. Finish:

Just before serving, sprinkle with chopped pistachios. If desired, garnish with shaved white chocolate.

3 pieces of pistachio tiramisu spoon

3 pieces of pistachio tiramisu

โญ๏ธ Tips for the Best Pistachio Tiramisu โญ๏ธ

โญ๏ธ Use sweetened pistachio cream:

This recipe uses sweetened pistachio cream, which is widely available in many supermarkets. Since it already contains sugar, only a small amount of additional sugar is needed.

โญ๏ธ Don’t soak the ladyfingers for too long:

Dip each Savoiardi briefly in the coffee mixture. Over-soaking will make the biscuits too soft and the tiramisu watery.

โญ๏ธ Adjust the pistachio flavor to your taste:

Different brands of pistachio cream vary in sweetness and intensity. Start with 120 g and add up to 150 g if you’d like a richer pistachio flavor.

โญ๏ธ It tastes even better the next day:

Allowing the tiramisu to chill overnight gives the coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream time to meld together, creating an even smoother and more authentic Italian dessert.

3 pieces of pistachio tiramisu

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