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Tiramisu with Espresso Stout

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I realized I haven’t posted too much these last couple of months and have been completely neglecting my blog. February was a long month even though it was short in the number of days. But I’m back and I have a few delicious recipes up my sleeve that I’m excited to share! I love being in the kitchen and I get so excited every time I share a recipe and my photos. I’m making a promise to myself to make sure I make more time for it. Simply for the pure joy I get out of doing this!

Tiramisu is one of Brad’s favorite desserts and I have to say after eating these, it’s becoming one of mine! What’s not to love about a coffee and Amaretto flavored fluffy, decadent dessert?! Ugh now I want one.

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My brother has been expanding his arsenal of delicious home-brews and sent me off with a tasty bottle of his newest concoction of Left Lane Brewing’s Espresso Stout.  It has hints of chocolate, caramel and of course espresso. I’m usually not a fan of stouts because they’re a little too heavy of a beer for me, but this one doesn’t leave you feeling like you just had an entire meal in a bottle.  It’s super smooth and a perfect partner for my tiramisu cups.  I decided to make these two ways. One incorporating the espresso stout in the recipe and one without.  Brad and I hands down loved the recipe with the stout incorporated so that’s what I’m sharing! You can always leave it out if you prefer but I suggest adding a bit more of your amaretto and coffee/espresso for that extra boost of flavor!

Ps. You can check out Left Lane Brewing and find out what other delicious brews they are mixing together here!

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Ingredients:

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 1 cup very strong coffee or espresso if you have it
  • 1/3 cup Amaretto + 2 TBSP
  • 1 container of mascarpone cheese (8oz)
  • 1 cup of espresso stout
  • 1 cup of heavy cream, whipped
  • 6 TBSP sugar
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla
  • Cocoa powder for dusting
  • 1 package of lady fingers

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Directions:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine Amaretto, coffee, and stout and set aside
  • In a separate bowl, mix together egg yolks and 3 TBSP of sugar. Beat until pale and fluffy.
  •  If you prefer to not use raw egg, you can place the whipped eggs over a double boiler with simmering water and cook until they have thickened. You’ll want to cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator until cooled.
  • Add mascarpone cheese and beat until just combined.
  • Add remaining 2 TBSP Amaretto and vanilla and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl beat heavy cream and remaining 3 TBSP sugar until fluffy and whipped.
  • Fold in whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
  • Take lady fingers and dunk into amaretto, coffee, stout mixture. You don’t want them to be too soggy and fall apart but you want them to soak up the flavors.
  • Place lady fingers across bottom of dish.
  • Scoop mascarpone mixture on top of lady fingers until covered.
  • Sprinkle with cocoa powder.
  • Repeat layering steps until dishes are full. Cover with plastic wrap and let chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours until ready to serve.
  • Top with raspberries or other fresh fruit and dig in!
  • Of course you’ll probably have a little left over beer, it’s the perfect drink to have alongside one of these!

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