"Tiramisu" with slices of stale tsoureki
An original recipe for leftover tsoureki.
There is probably no more favorite Easter dessert, for young and old, than tsoureki. With roots that are lost deep in time, tsoureki smells of tradition, while its fluffy, chewy texture makes it irresistible. The only problem with Easter buns is the amount of them!
It is not uncommon in the days following Easter to find our home full of easter buns. Something homemade, something from grandma, something other than that good bakery, something that the godfather brought, something that the cousins brought… Tsoureki is a classic Easter treat and that's why, on Easter days, all the houses They are filled with delicious, delicious easter buns.
In the past, many people used to dry the bun and use it for nuts or dipping, while in recent years, various imaginative recipes have appeared, such as egg yolks with tsoureki, to take advantage of the leftover bun. As coffee lovers, however, we suggest a "tiramisu" with the stale tsoureki!
Tiramisu does not need recommendations - it is one of the most popular Italian desserts, with a fluffy, creamy texture and intense brown taste. Apart from the classic tiramisu recipe, however, this year we can make a "pseudo-tiramisu" with the rest of the bun.
What do you need for an easter bun "Tiramisu"?
- A stale easter bun
- 750 grams of mascarpone
- 100 grams of powdered sugar
- 100 ml of wine marsala
- 150 ml espresso
- Half a cup of cocoa
- 150 ml whole cream
How is the easter bun Tiramisu prepared?
- Bake the slices of tsoureki for 150 minutes at 150 degrees
- Mix the espresso (cold) with the wine
- Beat the cream with the sugar with an egg beater and gradually incorporate the cheese and 2 tablespoons of the coffee and wine mixture.
- Dip the slices of tsoureki in the coffee - wine mixture and place them tightly in a deep pan.
- Spread half the cream
- Place another layer of bun slices
- Spread the rest of the cream
- Sprinkle the cocoa with a hand strainer
- Cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 12 hours before serving.
Tips for a delicious easter bun tiramisu
- This recipe is ideal to use the leftover bun so it doesn't go to waste.
- Use tsoureki without additional flavors (chocolate, chestnut, etc.) to highlight the taste of coffee.
- The Italian recipe protects Marsala wine, but if we don't have it available, we can replace it with rum or whiskey - the recipe doesn't claim authenticity laurels anyway.
- If you can't find mascarpone, replace it with plain cream cheese, but mascarpone is much more "full" of flavor.
- You can use whatever coffee you want, even filter coffee in need, however espresso makes the result more delicious.
- Due to caffeine and alcohol, dessert is not suitable for children.
Tsoureki is never missing from the Easter table - and if there is any left over, we know what to do. A little espresso, a little cream cheese and ready a "tiramisu" that would be the envy of the Italians. Happy Easter!
