Tiramisu is a classic for a reason; it has creamy layers, ladyfingers that become cake-like, and the robust taste of coffee. However, for a unique version, you may also love this beer tiramisu that is infused with the taste of beer. This recipe makes individual-sized desserts that are perfect for serving to guests.
To make the beer tiramisu, you first make a syrup on the stove with coffee, sugar, and beer. Then, you make a cream mixture with heavy cream and mascarpone before gently folding it with egg yolks, beer, and sugar. Finally, to assemble the beer tiramisu, ladyfingers are soaked in the coffee-beer syrup and layered with the cream mixture in individual dessert glasses. A dusting of cocoa powder is the final touch on this delicious Italian dessert, giving it an impressive touch and added decadent flavor!
What is Beer Tiramisu?
Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that includes layers of ladyfingers and a mascarpone cream mixture. Once chilled, the ladyfingers absorb some of the cream and become cake-like in texture. Normally, the ladyfingers are soaked in espresso and liquor before being layered in the dessert, but this recipe uses a mixture of coffee and beer instead. Additionally, rather than being made in a square or rectangular baking dish, the tiramisu is assembled in dessert glasses to make individual-sized desserts.
Pro Tips
- Don’t oversoak the ladyfingers or they will become too soggy in the tiramisu.
- While espresso is the most traditional coffee for tiramisu, you can use whatever brewed coffee you have on hand.
- Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the cream mixture to prevent the cream from deflating.
- The egg yolks aren’t cooked in this recipe. However, if you are concerned about consuming raw eggs, you can pasteurize the eggs at home or purchase pasteurized eggs from your local grocery store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Freeze Tiramisu?
While you could freeze tiramisu, it will likely change the texture of the mascarpone cream mixture and make the ladyfingers softer. For this reason, it is usually best to eat the tiramisu within a few days of making it.
What Type of Beer Should Be Used in Beer Tiramisu?
It is best to use a beer that you enjoy the taste of and pairs well with desserts. Stouts are often a great choice with chocolate desserts so they may pair well with the cocoa topping of the tiramisu. Meanwhile, a Belgian ale might also be a good pairing with the rich coffee and chocolate notes in the tiramisu.
Can I Make Beer Tiramisu in a Larger Pan?
This recipe makes four individual desserts and may not fill a larger pan sufficiently. However, if you would like to make this dessert in a larger pan, it would be fairly easy to double the ingredients so that they fit something like a 9 x 9-inch baking pan.
How to Store Beer Tiramisu
The beer tiramisu should be tightly covered and stored in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. It is best eaten within 3 days.
Ingredients
How to Make Beer Tiramisu
For the coffee-beer syrup, place the beer and sugar in a small saucepan and heat it until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the coffee and allow it to cook for a few minutes until the alcohol is dissolved. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool completely.
For the coffee-beer syrup, place the beer and sugar in a small saucepan and heat it until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the coffee and allow it to cook for a few minutes until the alcohol is dissolved. Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool completely.
To assemble, quickly soak ladyfingers in the coffee-beer syrup and arrange them in four glasses to form a first layer.
For the egg mixture, in a large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture is pale yellow and very thick. Slowly mix in the beer.
Dust it with cocoa powder and serve!
For the cream, in a bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese with the heavy cream until thick. Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
To assemble, quickly soak ladyfingers in the coffee-beer syrup and arrange them in four glasses to form a first layer.
Top the layers with some of the cream mixture (about 2 tbsp each) and smooth it out.
Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers and another layer of cream.
Dust it with cocoa powder and serve!
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