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Decadent Tiramisu with Eggnog Cream

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A festive twist on classic tiramisu featuring creamy eggnog-infused mascarpone layers and espresso-soaked ladyfingers, perfect for holiday celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) eggnog (store-bought or homemade; preferably with real nutmeg)
  • 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Freshly grated nutmeg, about ½ tsp (plus extra for garnish)
  • 24 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi; use crisp ones, not stale)
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) strong brewed espresso or very strong coffee, cooled
  • 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional, like Kahlúa or Tia Maria)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Brew 1 ½ cups (360 ml) of strong espresso or coffee. Let it cool to room temperature. Stir in 2 tbsp coffee liqueur if using. Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 8 oz (225 g) softened mascarpone, 1 cup (240 ml) eggnog, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and freshly grated nutmeg. Mix gently until smooth but don’t overmix.
  3. In a separate chilled bowl, beat 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream with ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone and eggnog mixture using a spatula with slow, sweeping motions to keep the mixture light and airy.
  5. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture—just a second or two to avoid sogginess. Lay a single layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9×9 inch (23×23 cm) dish.
  6. Spread half of the eggnog cream mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. Smooth the surface with a spatula.
  7. Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers, then top with the remaining cream. Smooth the top carefully.
  8. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Just before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder and a little extra grated nutmeg.

Notes

Do not soak ladyfingers too long to avoid sogginess; whip cream to soft peaks only; chill tiramisu at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture and flavor. Freshly grated nutmeg enhances flavor. For dairy-free or gluten-free options, substitute ingredients as suggested.

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Keywords: tiramisu, eggnog, holiday dessert, festive dessert, mascarpone, espresso, easy tiramisu, Christmas dessert, winter dessert

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