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The Best Stunning & Easy Mango Tiramisu

An elegant slice of Mango Tiramisu being enjoyed at a summer garden party.

A tropical twist on the classic Italian dessert, this Mango Tiramisu features layers of ladyfinger cookies quickly dipped in a mango juice and dark rum mixture. The creamy filling is a rich blend of a cooked egg yolk sabayon, softened mascarpone cheese, and freshly whipped cream. Fresh diced mangoes are layered within the cream, and the entire no-bake dessert is chilled for several hours to allow the flavors to meld and the cookies to soften into a cake-like texture.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 70 g (about 1/3 cup) granulated sugar
  • 225 g (about 8 oz) mascarpone cheese, softened to room temperature
  • 350 g (about 1 ½ cups) whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 30 ladyfingers
  • 150 g (about 2/3 cup) mango juice
  • 2 oz dark rum
  • 3 small mangoes, diced

Instructions

  1. Make the Mascarpone Cream: In a large, heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar.
  2. Create a double boiler by bringing about 1 inch of water to a boil in a small pot. Turn off the heat and place the mixing bowl with the egg yolk mixture on top, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
  3. Whisk the egg yolk mixture constantly for 5-7 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is warm, fluffy, and pale in color.
  4. Remove the bowl from the pot. Immediately add the softened mascarpone cheese to the warm egg mixture and whisk until completely smooth with no lumps. Set aside.
  5. In another large mixing bowl, beat the whipping cream and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until firm peaks form.
  6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture with a spatula until no streaks remain.
  7. Assemble the Tiramisu: In a wide, shallow bowl, stir together the mango juice and rum.
  8. Briefly dip each ladyfinger (about 1 second per side) into the juice mixture. Arrange a single layer of soaked ladyfingers on the bottom of your serving container (e.g., an 8×8 inch dish).
  9. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfinger layer. Add a layer of diced mangoes, pressing them gently into the cream.
  10. Arrange a second layer of soaked ladyfingers on top of the mangoes.
  11. Top with the remaining mascarpone cream and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  12. Optionally, decorate the top with piped cream and extra mango chunks.
  13. Chill: Cover and chill the tiramisu in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

  • This is a no-bake dessert, but the egg yolks are gently cooked over a double boiler for food safety and to create a stable sabayon base.
  • It is crucial to dip the ladyfingers very briefly; over-soaking will cause them to become mushy.
  • The long chilling time of at least 6 hours is essential for the dessert to set properly and for the flavors to fully develop.

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