Easy Santa Fe Tiramisu
Experience a bold twist on a classic dessert with this Easy Santa Fe Tiramisu, where Italian elegance meets Southwestern flair! This no-bake masterpiece combines creamy mascarpone whipped with a hint of cinnamon, vanilla, and fresh lime juice for a zesty, aromatic filling. Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfinger cookies, optionally spiked with Kahlúa, create a rich, espresso-infused base. The tiramisu is crowned with a dusting of cocoa powder, finely grated dark chocolate, and a daring pinch of chili powder for a kick of heat that complements its sweet, velvety texture. Ready in just 25 minutes of prep time and chilled to perfection, this Southwestern-inspired dessert is guaranteed to impress at dinner parties, fiestas, or whenever you’re craving a unique treat with a sophisticated edge. Perfect for fans of fusion recipes and crowd-pleasing desserts!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1.5 cups Brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons Kahlúa (optional)
- 24 pieces Savoiardi (ladyfinger cookies)
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Dark chocolate, finely grated
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili powder (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and lime juice. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy and creamy. Set aside.
In a shallow bowl, mix brewed coffee and Kahlúa (if using). Let the coffee cool to room temperature.
Quickly dip each savoiardi cookie into the coffee mixture, making sure not to oversaturate.
Arrange a layer of dipped cookies in the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish.
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the cookie layer.
Repeat the process with a second layer of dipped cookies and the remaining mascarpone mixture.
Dust the top of the tiramisu with an even layer of cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve.
Sprinkle with finely grated dark chocolate and a small pinch of chili powder for a subtle kick.
Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to develop.
Slice into portions and serve chilled. Enjoy your Santa Fe-inspired twist on tiramisu!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 289.0 g | 371% | |
| Saturated Fat | 183.7 g | 918% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1009 mg | 336% | |
| Sodium | 638 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 309.4 g | 113% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.8 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 185.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.1 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 760 mg | 58% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 1032 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
