Tiramisu With White Chocolate Ice Cream & Coffee Soak Recipe by Kirsten Tibballs

A classic Tiramisu recipe is one of life’s little pleasures! This delicious recipe by Kirsten Tibballs is dangerously easy to make and is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Ingredients (serves 12)

No-Churn White Chocolate Ice Cream

150 g     fresh cream 35% fat (A)

50 g       mascarpone cheese

1 tsp      vanilla bean paste

150 g     good-quality white chocolate

350 g     fresh cream 35% fat (B)

395 g     sweetened condensed milk

½ tsp     sea salt

Method

1. Combine the cream (A), mascarpone and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat and bring to the boil.
2. Pour the hot liquid over the white chocolate and whisk by hand until completely melted and incorporated.
3. Add the cream (B) and whisk to combine.
4. Cover the surface with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 5 hours.
5. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the chilled white chocolate mixture together with the condensed milk and salt until it reaches soft peaks.
6. Place in the freezer for up to 1 hour while you prepare the coffee soak.

Coffee Soak

300 g     water

390 g     caster sugar

30 g       dutch processed cocoa powder

90 g       espresso coffee

120 g     Marsala wine (optional)

Method

1. Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan over high heat and bring to the boil.
2. Once the sugar has completely dissolved, remove from the heat, then add the cocoa powder, coffee, and marsala.
3. Mix to combine, then allow to cool at room temperature.

Assembly

200 g     store-bought sponge fingers

dutch processed cocoa powder, for dusting

Method

1. Generously soak half the sponge fingers in the coffee soak, then arrange them over the base of a 230mm x 230mm square dish.
2. Spread half of the white chocolate ice cream over the sponge fingers to create an even layer.
3. Repeat with another layer of coffee-soaked sponge fingers and ice cream.
4. Dust the surface with cocoa powder, then place int the freezer for a minimum of 4 hours.

Note: Place into the refrigerator for 30 minutes prior to serving.

Want to see more of Kirsten’s delicious work? The Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Markets are returning to Sydney and Melbourne this year, making it easier than ever to prepare the ultimate Christmas celebration and Kirsten will be there showcasing her sweet treats.

Offering more than just great shopping opportunities, the Good Food & Wine Show Christmas Markets bring together some of Australia’s top chefs for live cooking demonstrations in the Festive Kitchen, giving attendees inspiration for all their Christmas entertaining needs. Always a standout of the Christmas Markets, these sessions offer attendees the chance to learn from the experts and gain inspiration to elevate their Christmas feast. For more information, visit here.