How to Make an Indian style tiramisu

Surprise your sweetheart this Valentines Day or any night, with a delicious Indian version of tiramisu. Tiramisu is traditionally an Italian dessert, and this is a similar recipe with an Indian twist. Why not give it a try? No one can resist the creamy deliciousness of fresh Tiramisu.

You Will Need:

*Cream Cheese – 8oz box at room temp

*Sugar – 6 Tbsp

*Whipped Cream – 3/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream plus 1 Tbsp Sugar whipped to 1 1/2 cups

*Egg Yolks – 3

*Strong Coffee – 1 cup (or as needed) mixed with 2 Tbsp Rum (optional)

*Lady Fingers – 1 package

*Cocoa Powder & Powdered Sugar

Step 1:

In a large mixing bowl, mix softened Cream Cheese with 3 Tbsp of sugar until sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 2:

In a separate bowl, mix 3 egg yolks with remaining 3 Tbsp of sugar and whisk continuously in a double boiler until eggs are cooked (approx 1-2 minutes). The color of the yolks will turn a lemon yellow when done.

Step 3:

Immediately mix the egg mixture into the cream cheese mixture and stir well.

Step 4:

Add 2-3 Tbsp of the coffee into the mixture and mix well.

Step 5:

Whip Heavy Whipping Cream and 1 Tbsp Sugar in a bowl over ice until fluffy. Fold Whipped Cream into cream cheese/egg mixture until well incorporated.

Step 6:

Dip each Lady Finger into the coffee (for 1-2 seconds on each side) and place into square or rectangle tray until the bottom is completely covered.

Step 7:

Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese filling evenly on top of the fingers.

Step 8:

Lightly dust cocoa powder over the filling.

Step 9:

Repeat with another layer of coffee dipped fingers.

Step 10:

Top with remaining filling.

Step 11:

Sprinkle cocoa powder over the top to form a coating.

Step 12:

Chill overnight to set.

Step 13:

Garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar.