Since it’s a New Year I thought it was high-time that I tried something a little different with my content. So instead of just doing pictures and a written post, for this recipe I actually did a video! This is something that I’ve wanted to do for a very long time and I’m thrilled to share it with you! Enjoy!
Cardamom Chai Tiramisu
Tiramisu flavored with cardamom, chai, and rosewater: an Italian-Indian fusion dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup masala chai no sugar added!
- 10-12 slices angel food cake may substitute with lady fingers!
- 1 tsp chopped pistachios optional, for garnich
- 3/4 tsp cardamom for garnish
Custard
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (may substitute remaining egg whites)
- 1/2 cup marscapone cheese
- 3-4 tbsp sugar or to taste
- 2 drops rosewater
- 1 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp lemon juice or to taste
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Custard
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In a bowl, whisk together egg yolks, sugar, salt, and vanilla.
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Create a double-broiler by bringing an inch of water in a pot to a boil to a simmer and fitting your bowl with your egg yolks on top.
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On low heat, whisk eggs vigorously for a few minutes until they became a light yellow color. Make sure the water from the pot below does not hit the bowl with your custard. Set aside.
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In a separate bowl, whip up your heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. (Traditionally egg whites are used in tiramisu, so if you don’t mind that using raw eggs, feel free to whip them up! It will make for an even lighter tiramisu!)
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Now add in your marscapone cheese to the heavy whipping cream and beat until well-incorporated. You should end up with a fluffy mixure.
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Add in your whipped cream + marscapone cheese mixture to the custard you made. Whisk together and make sure there are no lumps.
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Now add in the cardamom, rose water, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust if necessary. The custard should not be too sweet because we will later be adding the cake when assembling.
Assembly
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Using whatever dish you have (I used a 9.5 by 7.5 inch pyrex dish which allowed for two full layers), start assembling the first layer of cake. Spoon over the chai throughout. If you are using lady-fingers, dunk each one lightly into the chai on both sides. Make sure the chai is cool before doing this step or else everything will become mushy!
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Once you add the chai-soaked cake and/or lady-fingers, top with a layer of custard.
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Repeat until you no longer have any custard left.
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Top with cardamom and pistachios (optional).
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Cover and let sit in the fridge for at least 6-8 hours. This will allow the custard to set and the flavors to meld together.