Ep. 2: Ube Tiramisu A fun Filipino twist on the classic tiramisu — with ube, coconut, and rich espresso-soaked ladyfingers. Ingredients For Assembly: * Ladyfingers (savoiardi) * Sweetened coconut flakes * Cocoa powder (for dusting) Ube Mascarpone Cream: * 7 egg yolks * 3/4 cup (150g) white sugar * 2 cups (450g) mascarpone cheese * 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream * 1 Tbsp ube extract Ube Espresso Dip: * 6 cups (1.4L) espresso or strong brewed coffee * 2 Tbsp ube extract Instructions 1. Cook the Yolks:
In a heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and sugar. Place over a pot of simmering water (double boiler style) and whisk constantly until the mixture is pale, doubled in volume, and reaches 160°F (71°C). Remove from heat and let cool slightly. 2. Make the Ube Cream:
In a separate bowl, gently whisk the mascarpone to loosen it. Whisk it into the slightly cooled egg yolk mixture until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk the heavy cream + ube extract to medium peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream ...