Elegant Earl Grey Tiramisu
This Earl Grey Tiramisu features bold black tea, vanilla, and light mascarpone cream, layered with delicate ladyfingers. It’s a no-bake dessert that’s both sophisticated and soothing—perfect for any tea lover!
Ingredients
For the Tea Concentrate:
- 1½ cups water
- 3 tbsp loose leaf Earl Grey tea or 9 bags
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla paste or extract
- Pinch kosher salt
For the Mascarpone Whipped Cream:
- 1¼ cups cold heavy cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cold
- 1 tbsp vanilla paste or extract
- 4 large pasteurized egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- Pinch kosher salt
Other:
- Ladyfingers
- Optional: edible flowers or dusted tea leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Steep tea in boiling water 10–15 min.
- Strain over sugar, stir in vanilla and salt. Cool.
- Whip cream to soft peaks. A
- dd mascarpone and vanilla, mix until smooth.
- Beat egg yolks, sugar, and salt until fluffy. Fold in whipped mascarpone cream.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/elegant-earl-grey-tiramisu/
Notes
- Tea Tip: Stronger tea yields more flavor—opt for loose leaf if possible for a bolder profile.
- Chilling Time: Don’t skip the chill—it gives the dessert structure and depth.
- Egg Safety: Use pasteurized yolks since they’re not cooked.