Description

This Ube Tiramisu is a vibrant twist on the classic Italian dessert, blending the creamy richness of mascarpone and zabaglione with the unique, sweet flavor of ube halaya. Layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers infused with ube extract create a delightful fusion of traditional tiramisu and Filipino ube flavors. Perfect for those who enjoy indulgent, colorful desserts with a tropical flair.

Ingredients

Scale

Zabaglione:

3 egg yolks
¼ cup white sugar

Coffee Dip:

1 cup espresso or strong coffee
¼ teaspoon ube extract

Mascarpone Mixture:

½ cup heavy cream
1 cup (8 oz) mascarpone cheese
1 cup ube halaya
¼ teaspoon ube extract

Other Ingredients:

1 package Lady Fingers
1–2 tablespoons ube powder for dusting

Instructions

Prepare the Coffee and Ube Mixture: Combine the espresso or strong coffee with ¼ teaspoon of ube extract in a shallow dish. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
Make the Zabaglione: Set a stainless steel bowl over a pan of simmering water, ensuring the bowl does not touch the water. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar continuously until the mixture thickens and becomes a pale, airy mousse with a thick consistency. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Mix the Mascarpone Mixture: Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese, the cooled zabaglione, ube halaya (warmed slightly to prevent clumping), and ¼ teaspoon ube extract. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Assemble the Tiramisu: Spread a thin layer of ube halaya evenly at the base of your serving dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee and ube mixture—just a brief dunk to avoid sogginess—and layer them to cover the base. Spoon half of the mascarpone zabaglione mixture evenly over the ladyfingers. Repeat the dipping and layering with the remaining ladyfingers and top with the remaining cream mixture, smoothing the surface with a spatula.
Chill and Serve: Cover the dish with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight to allow the dessert to set and flavors to marry. Before serving, dust the top generously with ube powder using a sifter to avoid clumps.

Notes

Ensure the ube halaya is slightly warmed (10-15 seconds in microwave) before mixing to prevent clumping in the cream.
Do not soak the ladyfingers too long in the coffee mixture to maintain optimal texture.
Use a sifter for dusting ube powder to get an even, clump-free layer.
For best flavor, make the tiramisu at least 6 hours in advance or overnight to allow the layers to meld.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: Filipino-Italian Fusion

Keywords: Ube Tiramisu, Filipino dessert, ube halaya, mascarpone dessert, coffee tiramisu, no-bake dessert