Description

This Purple Ube Tiramisu is a vibrant twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring sweetened ube halaya blended with creamy mascarpone and heavy cream. Layered with coffee-dipped ladyfingers and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder and optional shredded coconut or ube crumbs, this dessert offers a unique combination of flavors and a stunning purple hue, perfect for any celebration or special occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Ube Filling

1 cup ube halaya (sweetened ube jam)
8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk (or more if needed for consistency)

For the Coffee Mixture

1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)

For Assembling the Tiramisu

24 ladyfingers
Cocoa powder, for dusting
Shredded coconut or ube crumbs (optional garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare the ube filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the ube halaya, mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add milk a little at a time to adjust the consistency, ensuring it is spreadable.
Prepare the coffee mixture: In a shallow dish, combine the cooled brewed coffee and coffee liqueur, if using. Stir well to combine.
Assemble the tiramisu: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them. Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of a 9×9-inch or similar-sized dish.
Layer the ube filling: Spread half of the ube mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining ube filling.
Chill the tiramisu: Cover the assembled tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set.
Serve: Before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder and optionally garnish with shredded coconut or ube crumbs for added flavor and texture.
Enjoy: Serve chilled and enjoy this delightful purple ube tiramisu that is sure to impress your guests.

Notes

Do not soak the ladyfingers too long in the coffee mixture to prevent sogginess.
For a non-alcoholic version, omit the coffee liqueur.
Adjust milk quantity in the ube filling to achieve the desired spreading consistency.
Chilling overnight enhances the flavor and texture of the tiramisu.
Garnishes like shredded coconut or ube crumbs add a nice visual and textural contrast.