Sweet Tea Tiramisu Recipes

GREEN TEA TIRAMISU

Steps:

• beat the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl set over pan of simmering water, until the mixture is pale yellow. add the mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth and creamy.
• in a separate bowl, whip the cream. add vanilla and orange liqueur.
• in yet another bowl, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks.
• fold the mascarpone mixture into the cream until blended.
• add egg whites and fold gently until blended. (obv also optional).
• dip ladyfingers into the brewed green tea, then layer them on the bottom of a serving dish. spread the creamy stuff on top, and repeat layers.
• refrigerate at least a couple of hours; 24 is nice.
• dust with powdered green tea just before serving.

SWEET TEA TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a 3-qt. heavy saucepan; add tea bags. Remove from heat; cover and steep 10 minutes.
• Discard tea bags. Add 1 cup sugar, stirring until dissolved. Bring tea mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 to 22 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1 cup. Remove mixture from heat, and let cool to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
• Stir together mascarpone cheese, vanilla bean paste, and remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
• Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold into cheese mixture.
• Separate ladyfingers in half. Arrange 24 ladyfinger halves, flat sides up, in the bottom of an 11- x 7-inch baking dish. Drizzle with half of tea mixture. Top with half of cheese mixture. Repeat layers once. Cover and chill 12 hours. Sift cocoa over top just before serving.
• Optional topping: Toss sliced strawberries and pitted fresh cherries with a little sugar and almond liqueur; add shaved chocolate.