Pistachio Tiramisu

Name: Pistachio Tiramisu
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian, Jewish
Ingredients: 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee; 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur; 16 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 1-3/4 cups sour cream; 1/2 cup pistachio cream; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split; 1 tablespoon baking cocoa; 1/2 cup chopped pistachios

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Yield 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Pistachio cream awakens tiramisu with its nutty richness and pretty hue, making a pistachio tiramisu that tastes like pure luxury.

Ingredients

1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups sour cream
1/2 cup pistachio cream
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split
1 tablespoon baking cocoa
1/2 cup chopped pistachios

Directions

In a small bowl, combine coffee and liqueur; set aside.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, pistachio cream, milk and vanilla until blended.
Layer 1 package of ladyfingers in an ungreased 9-in.square dish; brush with half the coffee mixture. Top with half the cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers (dish will be full).
Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with cocoa and chopped pistachios.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 403 calories, 29g fat (13g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 307mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

This pistachio tiramisu is another delicious pistachio dessert that's perfect for fancier meals and get-togethers. The cocoa on top makes it reminiscent of Dubai chocolate—just without the crunch. —Linda Finn, Louisville, Mississippi

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