Description

A light, elegant twist on classic tiramisu made with fragrant Earl Grey tea-soaked ladyfingers layered with airy mascarpone cream. This no-bake dessert is chilled, creamy, and beautifully aromatic.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups water

3 tablespoons loose-leaf Earl Grey tea or 9 Earl Grey tea bags

3/4 cup granulated sugar (divided)

2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract (divided)

2 pinches kosher salt (divided)

1 1/4 cups cold heavy cream

8 oz cold mascarpone cheese

4 large pasteurized egg yolks

About 26 ladyfingers

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Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the Earl Grey tea, reduce heat, and simmer until deeply aromatic. Strain the tea and whisk in 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Let cool completely.
In a mixer, whip the cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add the mascarpone and 1 tablespoon vanilla, mixing just until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
In the same mixer bowl, beat the egg yolks with the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and a pinch of salt until pale, fluffy, and doubled in volume.
Gently fold half of the mascarpone cream into the egg mixture, then fold in the remaining half until silky and well combined.
Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled Earl Grey tea and arrange in a single layer in an 8-inch square pan.
Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and the remaining cream.
Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

Use pasteurized egg yolks for safety.

For extra citrus flavor, add finely grated orange zest to the cream.

Optional topping ideas include cocoa powder or crushed tea cookies.

Best made a day ahead for optimal flavor and texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 420
Sugar: 28g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 165mg