Earl Grey Tiramisu
This tiramisu swaps out traditional coffee for a fragrant Earl Grey tea syrup, bringing a soft floral-citrus aroma that pairs beautifully with the silky mascarpone and delicate ladyfingers. It’s light, airy, and perfect for tea time or after dinner.
Ingredients
- 250 g mascarpone
- 2 eggs
- 50 g sugar + 2 tsp
- 100 g savoiardi ladyfinger biscuits
- 2 tsp loose leaf Earl Grey tea
- 160 ml water
Instructions
- Add tea and 2 tsp sugar to freshly boiled water.
- Stir and steep for 20 minutes. Strain and discard tea leaves. Let cool.
- Separate egg yolks and whites into two bowls.
- Beat the whites with half the sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Beat the yolks with the remaining sugar until pale and fluffy.
- Add mascarpone and mix until smooth. Fold in the beaten egg whites.
- Spread a thin layer of mascarpone cream at the bottom of a dish.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/elegant-earl-grey-tiramisu/
Notes
Use fresh eggs from a trusted source, as this is a no-bake dessert.
Dip the ladyfingers very briefly—too long and they’ll fall apart.
You can garnish with crushed tea leaves or dried cornflowers for a fancy tea-party touch.