Description
Coconut Rum (Coquito) Tiramisu is a tropical twist on the classic Italian dessert, layering creamy coquito-infused mascarpone with coffee-soaked ladyfingers and toasted coconut for a rich, festive, and irresistible treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup coquito (Puerto Rican coconut rum drink)
- 1/2 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons dark rum (optional, for extra kick)
- 6 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 package (7 oz) ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- 1/2 cup toasted shredded coconut (for topping)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine brewed espresso, coquito, and optional dark rum. Set aside to cool.
- In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar together. Set over a pot of simmering water (double boiler) and whisk constantly for about 5 minutes until thick and pale. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat mascarpone cheese until smooth. Add the cooled egg mixture and mix to combine.
- In another bowl, whip heavy cream with vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso-coquito mixture (do not soak). Line the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish with dipped ladyfingers.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Repeat layers with remaining ladyfingers and cream mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle toasted coconut on top.
Notes
- Homemade or store-bought coquito both work well.
- For a non-alcoholic version, use coconut milk in place of coquito and omit the rum.
- Chill overnight for a firmer, more flavorful tiramisu.
- Toasted coconut adds great texture—don’t skip it!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 190mg