Description
This Lazy Man’s Tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, perfect for when you’re craving something sweet but short on time. The combination of crunchy cantuccini cookies soaked in Vin Santo and creamy mascarpone cheese, with a hint of bittersweet chocolate, creates a dessert that’s both indulgent and easy to prepare.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or simply want to treat yourself to a quick and delicious dessert, this tiramisu is sure to impress. It’s versatile too—substitute cantuccini with biscotti and Vin Santo with Port or Grand Marnier to suit your taste. Serve immediately and enjoy the effortless elegance of this lazy but luxurious treat.
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) cantuccini cookies
1 cup (225 ml) Vin Santo
1 lb (450 g) mascarpone cheese
2 tbsp (30 ml) sugar
3.5 oz (100 g) bittersweet chocolate, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Bash up your cookies. You can just smack them with the bottom of a pan (which is very satisfying if you have had a bad day), or chop them with a knife (which can make you feel very cheffy if you’re in the right mood). Put them into a cake pan and then pour the Vin Santo, or your liqueur of choice over them. The goal here isn’t to drown the cookies. You want to give them flavor, but have them still retain their crunch.
In a separate bowl, mix together the mascarpone cheese, sugar to taste, and the rest of the liqueur, again to taste. If you want, you can also chop up some chocolate and add it here, or you can wait until the end and sprinkle it on top of the individual servings. I’ve done both and one method isn’t better than the other. Whatever you choose, mix this well so that everything is nicely incorporated, and then spread the whole thing over the cookies so that they’re fully covered.
You can, if you want, go one step further and sprinkle chopped chocolate and chopped cookie bits over the whole thing. You can serve this Tiramisu immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal