Ingredients and Weight:
- 250g digestive cookies (crushed)
- 200ml espresso (cooled)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 8oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 eggs (separated)
- 50g sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 1 packet of lady fingers or sponge cake for serving
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes (plus refrigeration time for the cream cheese mixture)
- Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine the crushed digestive cookies, cooled espresso, and vanilla extract in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
- In another bowl, mix the cream cheese with the beaten egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks and gently fold them into the cream cheese mixture.
- Layer the cookie mixture in a baking dish and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over it. Dust with cocoa powder.
- Arrange the lady fingers or sponge cake on top and press gently into the cream cheese mixture.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 servings total)
Calories: Approx. 400kcal (based on ingredients used)
Fat: Approx. 22g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 48g
Protein: Approx. 7g
(Note: Nutritional information may vary depending on specific ingredients used.)
Dish Characteristics:
- The combination of espresso and cream cheese creates a rich and creamy dessert with a hint of coffee flavor.
- The use of lady fingers or sponge cake adds a light and spongy texture to the dish.
- This is a unique fusion of Italian and American flavors, perfect for those who enjoy both tiramisu and creamy desserts.
User Comments:
- "This is an innovative way to combine tiramisu and cake! The flavors were amazing."
- "The texture of the lady fingers added a nice contrast to the creamy mixture."
- "I loved the cocoa powder dusting on top, it gave it a nice chocolatey flavor."
- "Easy to make and a great dessert for a party or gathering."
- "Refrigerating the dessert for a few hours made it even better!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use room temperature cream cheese for a smoother mixture.
- Do not over-whisk the egg whites to avoid tough peaks that could affect the texture of the dessert.
- Refrigerate the dessert for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend and set properly.
