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Ube Tiramisu – A Super Pinoy Version Recipe

Ube Tiramisu - A Super Pinoy Version Recipe
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Ube Tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, blending creamy mascarpone with the uniquely Filipino flavor of ube halaya and ube ice cream. This super Pinoy version layers ube-soaked lady fingers with a luscious ube cream mixture, crowned with crunchy ube polvoron for texture. Perfectly chilled and easy to prepare ahead, it offers a vibrant purple treat that’s both visually stunning and irresistibly sweet.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 2 cups Ube Halaya
  • 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese

Soaking and Layers

  • 24 to 36 Lady Fingers or Broas
  • 1 ½ cups Melted Ube Ice Cream

Topping

  • ¼ cup Crushed Ube Polvoron

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Baking Dish: Lightly spray an 8×8 inch square cake pan or baking dish, either glass or metal, with butter baking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Make the Ube Cream Filling: Combine 2 cups of Ube Halaya and 8 oz of mascarpone cheese in a food processor. Blend for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
  3. Setup for Soaking: Have your prepared baking dish nearby as you will need to quickly soak the lady fingers next to keep them from getting soggy.
  4. Soak Lady Fingers: Pour 1 ½ cups of melted ube ice cream into a shallow bowl. Dip each lady finger on all sides into the melted ice cream to soak.
  5. First Layer of Lady Fingers: Place the soaked lady fingers evenly on the bottom of the baking dish, covering the surface completely.
  6. Add Half the Ube Cream: Pour half of the ube cream mixture over the lady fingers and spread evenly using an offset spatula or knife, covering all lady fingers.
  7. Second Layer of Lady Fingers: Dip the remaining lady fingers into the melted ube ice cream and layer them on top of the cream, just like the first layer.
  8. Top with Remaining Ube Cream: Spread the rest of the ube cream mixture evenly over the second layer of lady fingers, smoothing the surface.
  9. Add Crushed Ube Polvoron Topping: Sprinkle ¼ cup of crushed ube polvoron evenly over the top layer for a crunchy finish.
  10. Chill the Dessert: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight or even 2 days ahead to allow flavors to meld.
  11. Serve: Before serving, remove the tiramisu from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Cut into small squares and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can substitute broas if lady fingers are not available.
  • Make sure the ube ice cream is fully melted to properly soak the lady fingers.
  • For best results, chill the tiramisu overnight to enhance the flavors.
  • Use an offset spatula for smooth layering and spreading.
  • This dessert can be made up to two days in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator.

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Keywords: Ube Tiramisu, Filipino Dessert, Ube Halaya, No Bake Dessert, Mascarpone, Lady Fingers, Ube Ice Cream, Polvoron Topping

Find it online: https://kitchenbyclara.com/ube-tiramisu-a-super-pinoy-version-recipe/