To start, gather all the ingredients you will need for this recipe. You will need a pandoro cake, mascarpone cheese, eggs, sugar, strong brewed coffee, cocoa powder, and a dash of rum or coffee liqueur (optional).
Begin by cutting the pandoro cake into slices of about 1-inch thickness. Arrange the slices in a single layer on the bottom of a rectangular or square baking dish. Make sure to cover the entire bottom of the dish with the pandoro slices, trimming them if necessary.
Next, prepare the coffee mixture. Brew a strong cup of coffee and allow it to cool. If you prefer a stronger flavor, you can add a dash of rum or coffee liqueur to the coffee. Once the coffee is cool, pour it into a shallow dish.
Now it’s time to prepare the mascarpone cream. In a mixing bowl, separate the egg yolks from the whites. Set the egg whites aside for later use. Add sugar to the egg yolks and whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes light and creamy. Then, gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until well combined and smooth.
In a separate clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. This will help incorporate air into the mascarpone cream, giving it a light and fluffy texture. Once the egg whites are whipped, carefully fold them into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
Now it’s time to assemble the Tiramisu. Using a spoon or spatula, spread a thin layer of the mascarpone cream over the pandoro slices in the baking dish. Dip each pandoro slice into the coffee mixture, making sure to coat both sides, and layer them on top of the cream. Repeat this process, alternating between layers of mascarpone cream and coffee-soaked pandoro slices until you reach the top of the dish.
Once you have layered all the ingredients, dust the top of the Tiramisu with cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve. This will add a touch of bittersweet flavor and a beautiful finishing touch to your dessert.
Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the flavors to meld together and for the pandoro slices to absorb the coffee and mascarpone cream, resulting in a moist and velvety dessert.
When you are ready to , simply cut the Tiramisu into squares or rectangles and plate them individually. For an extra touch of elegance, you can garnish each serving with a dusting of cocoa powder or a sprinkle of chocolate shavings.
Making Tiramisu with pandoro is a delightful way to incorporate the festive flavors of Christmas into a beloved Italian dessert. The soft and buttery pandoro pairs perfectly with the creamy mascarpone and coffee-infused layers, creating a dessert that is both comforting and indulgent. So, grab a slice of pandoro, brew a strong cup of coffee, and get ready to enjoy a delicious homemade Tiramisu with a delightful twist!