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Italian Tiramisu with Rare Coffee Varieties
About This Course
Dive into the art of crafting a luxurious Italian Tiramisu using exceptionally rare coffee varieties sourced from volcano-rich regions. This course guides you through selecting and brewing specialty beans—such as Jamaica Blue Mountain and Sulawesi Toraja—before layering them with house-made mascarpone cream. You’ll learn how to achieve the ideal balance between bold coffee flavor and silky texture, resulting in a dessert that reflects both tradition and rarity.
Learning Objectives
Identifying and sourcing rare coffee beans ideal for brewing tiramisu espresso.
Precision brewing methods (espresso and cold brew) to extract optimal flavor without bitterness.
Making smooth mascarpone cream using traditional whisking and folding techniques.
Assembling layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone for consistent texture.
Balancing sweetness, coffee intensity, and cream thickness for a perfect mouthfeel.
Presentation tips to showcase coffee beans alongside each serving.
Material Includes
- Detailed recipe PDF with ingredient weights, step-by-step photos, and troubleshooting notes.
- Ingredient sourcing guide listing reputable purveyors of Jamaica Blue Mountain and Sulawesi Toraja beans.
- Printable checklist for mise en place and equipment setup.
- Tips sheet on testing cream consistency and coffee strength.
Requirements
- Requirements:
- 3 large egg yolks
- 80 g granulated sugar
- 250 g mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 200 ml espresso (cooled; ideally from rare coffee beans)
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (e.g., Marsala or Kahlúa, optional)
- 200 g ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Target Audience
- Home bakers eager to elevate a classic Italian dessert.
- Coffee enthusiasts seeking to explore rare bean profiles in pastry.
- Pastry students who want to refine their layering and cream-making skills.
- Anyone looking to impress guests with an upscale, coffee-forward tiramisu.
Curriculum
4 Lessons2h 59m