Maple Tiramisu

Ingredients

1/2 cup hot espresso coffee
1 1/2 cup maple syrup (preferably dark syrup for its robust flavour)
1/2 cup liqueur (like Triple Sec or Amaretto)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries
6 eggs, separated
2 x 475 g tubs of mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
12 ladyfinger cookies, broken in half
1/2 cup walnuts, grilled and chopped (optional)
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/4 cup maple sugar (or maple flakes)

Method

In a bowl, mix together the espresso and 125mL (1/2 cup) of the maple syrup, then add the liqueur and dried fruit. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.

In another large bowl, beat the mascarpone, egg yolks, vanilla and remaining maple syrup. Then, carefully fold into the egg whites using a spatula.

Place 6 cookies at the bottom of a 3 L glass dish, then pour half of the dried fruit and coffee mixture evenly over the top.

Sprinkle half of the nuts and spread half of the mascarpone filling on top. Repeat to create a second layer.

Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, then sprinkle with cocoa and maple sugar before serving.

Credits: Maple from Canada

Photo Credits: Maple from Canada