A fruity tropical twist to the classic Italian Tiramisu, this mango tiramisu uses mango pulp, cardamom flavored milk and is topped with seasonal fruits.
1package of Lady FingersSavoiardi brand found in grocery store cookie aisle, also Whole Foods brand Organic Lady Fingers are good
Optional Toppings
1ripe mangothinly sliced (Kent, champagne or Atulfo variety is best)
4 to 6strawberries cut in half
Mint leaves
Blueberries
Instructions
Add whipping cream to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed with electric mixers (or use a stand mixer). Slowly add sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks.
Add mascarpone cheese and one cup of mango pulp. Mix just until combined. Set aside.
Add milk and cardamom to a shallow bowl. Dip the ladyfingers in the milk (Don't soak them--just quickly dip them on both sides to get them wet) and lay them in a single layer on the bottom of an 8x8'' or similar size pan.
Smooth half of the mango mascarpone mixture over the top.
Spread a thin layer of the remaining mango pulp
Add another layer of ladyfingers dipped in cardamom milk.
Smooth the remaining mascarpone cream over the top. Refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Before serving, layer thinly sliced mangoes, berries and mint leaves on top of the cake. You can also garnish the cake with other seasonal fruits.
Notes
Keep heavy whipping cream refrigerated until its ready to be used
Mascarpone cheese should be at room temperature so it folds in easily