We love non-traditional twists on our favorite classics and this Rhubarb Tiramisu with Pistachios will blow your dessert mind!
Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1101kcal
Ingredients
For the rhubarb:
- 3 cups rhubarb cut into 1.25 cm | 0.5" slices
- ⅔ cup white sugar (organic for vegan-friendly)
- ½ cup water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
For the cream:
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- ½ cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
To assemble:
- 8 - 10 sponge lady fingers
To serve:
- shelled pistachios
Instructions
- For the rhubarb: Combine the rhubarb, sugar and water in a heavy-based saucepan.
- Cook over a medium heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved and the fruit is very soft, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- Transfer the rhubarb and syrup to a bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours.
- For the cream: Beat together all the ingredients for the cream in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy.
- To assemble: Break the lady fingers into large pieces, arranging them in the bases of four serving jars.
- Soak with a little of the rhubarb syrup. Spoon the mascarpone cream on top and top the cream with the rhubarb fruit.
- To serve: Serve immediately with a garnish of pistachios or cover and chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 1101kcalCarbohydrates: 86gProtein: 15gFat: 77gSaturated Fat: 47gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 303mgSodium: 163mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 2gSugar: 49gVitamin A: 2818IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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Rose smith says
This sounds like a wonderful and yummy too! Thanks for sharing.
Sue says
Do you think I could substitute Greek yoghurt for the cream .......or something else? I can't eat cream as it's too rich but like the look of this recipe
Sue