Description
Coquito Tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, incorporating coquito, a traditional Puerto Rican coconut rum drink, for a rich and creamy flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup coquito
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 1/4 cup toasted coconut flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the coquito mixture by shaking store-bought or mixing homemade coquito.
- Make the mascarpone filling by combining mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, then folding in whipped heavy cream.
- Assemble the tiramisu by dipping ladyfingers in cooled coffee, layering them with mascarpone mixture and coquito.
- Chill the assembled tiramisu for at least 4 hours or overnight, then dust with cocoa powder and serve.
Notes
- Avoid over-soaking the ladyfingers to prevent sogginess.
- Ensure the dessert is chilled long enough for the flavors to meld.
- Be gentle when folding whipped cream to maintain a light texture.
- Use cooled coffee for dipping ladyfingers.
- Dust with cocoa powder for flavor and presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Coquito Tiramisu, dessert, Puerto Rican, Italian, coconut, rum, tiramisu