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Dubai Chocolate Tiramisu

The richness of the mascarpone-pisctachio cream, the crunch from the roasted kadaif and the chocolate milk soaked biscuits make this dessert an unforgettable experience.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Resting time 3 hours
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion

Ingredients
  

For the mascarpone-pistachio layer:
  • 500g mascarpone
  • 300g pistachio cream (sweetened, smooth)
  • ½ tsp cardamom powder
For the kadaif layer:
  • 150g kadaif
  • 30g butter
For the biscuits layer:
  • 250ml milk
  • 15g cocoa powder
  • 25g sugar
  • a pinch of vanilla (or 1 tsp vanilla essence)
For the toppings:
  • 10g cocoa powder
  • 20g chopped pistachios

Method
 

  1. In a mixingbowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, pistachio cream, and cardamom powder until smooth and creamy. Taste and check if the cream is sweet enough. You may have to add more pistachio cream depending on how sweet yours is. Once you are happy with the sweetness keep it aside.
  2. In a saucepan, mix together the milk, cocoa powder, sugar and vanilla essence. Use a whisk to combine everything together and bring it to a simmer. Switch off heat and keep aside.
  3. Chop the kadaif into little pieces. In a pan, melt the butter. Add the kadaif and mix it thoroughly. Roast it on low heat, stirring frequently until it is golden and crispy.
  4. Quickly dip each savoiardi biscuit into the prepared chocolate milk (don’t oversoak them!) and arrange them in a single layer in your serving dish.
  5. Assemble the Layers. Spread half of the mascarpone-pistachio cream over the soaked biscuits. Spread the roasted kadaif in an even layer. Repeat with another layer of chocolate milk soaked biscuits and top with the mascarpone-pistachio cream.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours (preferably overnight) to let the flavors meld together. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chopped pistachios for the final touch.

Notes

  • If you like a crispier texture of kadaif in your tiramisu, you could mix 2 Tbsp of tahini into the kadaif before layering it. This prevents it from soaking the excess moisture and keeps it crispy. 
  • Depending on how sweet your pistachio cream is, you may have to adjust the quantity of it. Taste check and add more if you prefer it sweeter.