Tiramisu with Pandoro and Amaretti

17/11/2023

Tiramisu with pandoro and amaretti is a delicious Christmas variation of the classic tiramisu and a creative way to use leftover pandoro from the holidays. Here’s how to make this tasty version:

Ingredients

500 g of mascarpone
3 large eggs (separated into yolks and whites)
100 g of granulated sugar
1 medium-sized pandoro
100 g of amaretti
Cold espresso coffee as needed (about 2 cups)
Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Amaretto or marsala liquor (optional) 50 ml
Salt, a pinch to whip the whites

Preparation

Start with the cream: separate the yolks from the whites of the eggs. Whip the yolks with sugar until you get a frothy and light mixture. Add the mascarpone and continue to work the mixture until it becomes homogeneous and creamy.
In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites with a pinch of salt until you obtain a firm and glossy consistency.
Gently fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture, being careful not to deflate them, to keep the cream light and fluffy.
Prepare the espresso coffee and let it cool. If you wish, add the amaretto or marsala liquor to flavor it.
Cut the pandoro into slices about 1 cm thick and dip each slice in the cold coffee, being careful not to soak it too much.
Coarsely crush the amaretti biscuits to get not too fine pieces.
Now proceed with the assembly: arrange a layer of pandoro slices at the bottom of a baking dish or cake tin.
Spread some of the mascarpone cream over and sprinkle with some of the crushed amaretti pieces.
Create a second layer of soaked pandoro, followed by another layer of cream and crushed amaretti.
Continue in this way until all ingredients are used up, ending with a layer of cream.
Cover the tiramisu and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, better if overnight, to allow the flavors to blend perfectly.
Before serving, dust the surface with unsweetened cocoa powder.

Curiosity

The combination of pandoro with the creaminess of mascarpone and the crunchiness of amaretti is a wonderful match that enhances the sweetness of the pandoro with the savoriness of the amaretti, creating a unique sensory experience. The Tiramisu with pandoro and amaretti could become a new tradition in Italian homes during the Christmas festivities!