Tiramisu Eggnog Trifle Recipe Epicuriouscom Recipes

EGGNOG TIRAMISU TRIFLE

Steps:

• In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, constantly whisk the egg yolks, 1-1/3 cups sugar, 1/4 cup water, rum, brandy and nutmeg until mixture reaches 160° or is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat; gradually whisk in the cheese., In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into mascarpone mixture., Place chocolate chips in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped., In a small saucepan, bring remaining water to a boil. Stir in the coffee liqueur, espresso powder and remaining sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Dip 14 ladyfingers into mixture; arrange in a single layer in a 5-qt. glass bowl. Spread 2 cups mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers. Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons chocolate. Repeat layers four times. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

TIRAMISU EGGNOG TRIFLE

Steps:

• Whisk 1-1/3 cups sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup rum, 3 tablespoons brandy, yolks and nutmeg in metal bowl.
• Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water(do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water).
• Whisk constantly until mixture thickens and candy thermometer inserted into mixture registers 140F for 3 minutes, about 5 minutes total.
• Remove bowl from over water.
• Whisk mascarpone, 1 container at a time, into warm custard until blended.
• Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, vanilla, 1 tablespoon brandy and 1 teaspoon rum in large bowl until cream holds peaks.
• Fold in mascarpone mixture.
• Bring 1 cup water to simmer in small saucepan.
• Remove from heat.
• Add 2 tablespoons sugar and espresso powder; stir to dissolve.
• Mix in liqueur.
• Submerge 1 biscuit in espresso mixture, turning to coat twice; shake excess liquid back into pan.
• Place dipped biscuit, sugared side facing out, around bottom side of 14-cup trifle dish, pressing against side of dish(biscuit may break).
• Repeat with enough biscuits to go around bottom sides of dish.
• Dip more biscuits and arrange over bottom of dish to cover.
• Spoon 2 cups mascarpone mixture over biscuits; spread to cover.
• Sprinkle 1/4 cup ground chocolate over, making chocolate visible at sides of dish.
• Repeat with more biscuits dipped into espresso mixture, mascarpone mixture, and ground chocolate in 2 more layers each.
• Cover with 1 more layer of dipped biscuits and enough mascarpone mixture to reach top of trifle dish.
• Sprinkle remaining ground chocolate over, covering completely.
• Cover and chill overnight.
• Gently press stem end of largest chocolate leaves around edge of trifle.
• Fill center with smaller leaves.(Can be made 8 hours ahead;chill).
• *Biscuits or Bourdoirs are available in Italian markets, special foods stores, and some supermarkets.
• CHOCOLATE LEAVES:.
• Line large baking sheet with foil.
• Melt chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water, stirring until smooth and instant-read thermometer inserted into chocolate registers 115°F
• Brush chocolate over veined side (underside) of 1 leaf, coating thickly and completely.
• Arrange chocolate side up on prepared baking sheet.
• Repeat with remaining leaves and chocolate, rewarming chocolate if necessary to maintain 115°F temperature.
• Chill leaves until firm, about 45 minutes.
• Starting at stem end, carefully pull back green leaf, releasing chocolate leaf; return leaves to same baking sheet.
• (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and keep chilled.)
• Using small artist brush, carefully brush some leaves with gold dust, if desired.
• *Available at cake and candy supply stores.

TIRAMISU EGGNOG TRIFLE

Steps:

• Whisk 1 1/3 cups sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup rum, 3 tablespoons brandy, yolks, and nutmeg in metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Whisk constantly until mixture thickens and candy thermometer inserted into mixture registers 140°F for 3 minutes, about 5 minutes total. Remove bowl from over water. Whisk mascarpone, 1 container at a time, into warm custard until blended.
• Using electric mixer, beat whipping cream, vanilla, 1 tablespoon brandy, and 1 teaspoon rum in large bowl until cream holds peaks. Fold in mascarpone mixture.
• Bring 1 cup water to simmer in small saucepan. Remove from heat. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and espresso powder; stir to dissolve. Mix in liqueur. Submerge 1 biscuit in espresso mixture, turning to coat twice; shake excess liquid back into pan. Place dipped biscuit, sugared side facing out, around bottom side of 14-cup trifle dish, pressing against side of dish (biscuit may break). Repeat with enough biscuits to go around bottom sides of dish once. Dip more biscuits and arrange over bottom of dish to cover.
• Spoon 2 cups mascarpone mixture over biscuits; spread to cover. Sprinkle 1/4 cup ground chocolate over, making chocolate visible at sides of dish. Repeat with more biscuits dipped into espresso mixture, mascarpone mixture, and ground chocolate in 2 more layers each. Cover with 1 more layer of dipped biscuits and enough mascarpone mixture to reach top of trifle dish. Sprinkle remaining ground chocolate over, covering completely. Cover and chill overnight.
• Gently press stem end of largest chocolate leaves around edge of trifle. Fill center with smaller leaves. (Can be made 8 hours ahead; chill.)
• *Available at Italian markets, specialty foods stores, and some supermarkets.

TIRAMISU

Steps:

• Beat together yolks and 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until thick and pale, about 2 minutes. Beat in mascarpone until just combined.
• Beat whites with a pinch of salt in another bowl with cleaned beaters until they just hold soft peaks. Add remaining 1/4 cup sugar a little at a time, beating, then continue to beat whites until they just hold stiff peaks. Beat cream in another bowl with cleaned beaters until it just holds soft peaks. Fold cream into mascarpone mixture gently but thoroughly, then fold in whites.
• Stir together coffee and Marsala in a shallow bowl. Dip 1 ladyfinger in coffee mixture, soaking it about 4 seconds on each side, and transfer to an 8-inch glass baking dish (2-quart capacity). Repeat with 8 more ladyfingers and arrange in bottom of dish, trimming as needed to fit snugly. Spread half of mascarpone mixture evenly over ladyfingers. Make another layer in same manner with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture. Chill tiramisu, covered, at least 6 hours.
• Just before serving, sprinkle with chocolate.

TIRAMISU TRIFLE

Steps:

• Arrange the cake pieces in the bottom of a large trifle dish, then drizzle over 20ml of the liqueur or madeira wine and set aside.
• For the coffee crémeux, tip the custard and coffee granules into a large pan set over a medium heat and bring to the boil, stirring continuously. Put the chocolate in a large heatproof bowl and, when the custard is boiling, pour it over, whisking until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth. Leave to cool for 5 mins until just warm, then whisk in the butter until well combined. Pour the crémeux over the cake layer in the dish and level with the back of a spoon. Chill for 1 hr until set.
• Mix the remaining coffee liqueur or madeira with the cooled coffee in a shallow bowl. Dip the sponge fingers in the mixture for 5 seconds on each side, arranging them in a single layer over the set crémeux, then vertically against the side of the trifle dish. Keep chilled while you prepare the tiramisu filling.
• Tip the egg yolks, caster sugar and marsala wine into a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the bowl doesn't touch the water, and beat with an electric whisk for 10 mins until pale and light. Put in the fridge to cool.
• Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone and double cream together to soft peaks using an electric whisk. Gently whisk in the cooled egg yolk mixture until the filling is smooth and lump-free. Spoon the tiramisu filling over the sponge fingers in the trifle dish and chill for at least 30 mins.
• Meanwhile, for the brown sugar cream, tip the double cream and brown sugar into a large bowl and beat with an electric whisk until the mixture holds soft peaks and can easily ripple off the spoon. Spoon dollops of the brown sugar cream over the tiramisu filling, then sift over the cocoa powder before serving. Will keep covered in the fridge for up to three days.