Orange Tiramisu

The orange tiramisu is a citrusy variant of the classic Italian dessert. Here’s how to prepare this delicious version.

Ingredients

• 4 egg yolks
• 100 g of sugar
• 500 g of mascarpone
• 300 ml of fresh orange juice
• 1 untreated orange (grated zest)
• Ladyfingers as needed
• Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
• Optional: orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau) for flavoring

Preparation

1. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until you obtain a light and frothy mixture.
2. Incorporate the mascarpone into the egg yolk and sugar mixture, stirring gently until you have a homogeneous mixture.
3. Add the grated zest of an orange to flavor the cream.
4. In a shallow dish, pour the orange juice and, if desired, add a bit of orange liqueur.
5. Quickly dip the ladyfingers in the orange juice, being careful not to soak them too much.
6. Make a layer of dipped ladyfingers on the bottom of a baking dish or suitable container.
7. Layer a mascarpone cream layer on top, then continue alternating layers until the ingredients are used up.
8. Finish with a layer of mascarpone cream.
9. Cover the dessert with plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 3-4 hours. This will allow the flavors to blend better.
10. Before serving, dust the tiramisu with unsweetened cocoa powder.

Trivia

Tiramisu is a relatively recent dessert in the history of Italian cuisine, with the first versions dating back to the mid-20th century. Originating from the Veneto region, it has earned a place of honor in Italian cuisine and has inspired countless variants, like the one I just described.