22/05/2026
ESPRESSO, MASCARPONE & ORANGE LIQUEUR TIRAMISU 🍊☕️
If you’re hosting this bank holiday, we have the perfect dessert to end your alfresco lunch or evening dinner party.
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Serves: 6
Time: 30 mins (plus chill time)
Ingredients:
500g mascarpone
300ml double cream
100g caster sugar
4 egg yolks
Zest of 2 oranges
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp Grand Marnier or Cointreau (optional)
250ml espresso, cooled
2 tbsp orange juice
1 tbsp orange liqueur (optional)
250g ladyfingers
Cocoa powder, for dusting
Method:
1. In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar over a pan of simmering water for 5 minutes, until pale and thickened. Remove from the heat and allow cool slightly.
2. Whisk in the mascarpone, vanilla, orange zest and liqueur, if using.
3. In a separate bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks, then fold into the mascarpone mixture.
4. Combine the espresso, orange juice and orange liqueur, if using.
5. Dip the ladyfingers briefly in the coffee mixture and arrange a layer in the base of a dish. Spread over half the cream mixture. Repeat with a second layer.
6. Cover and chill for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
7. Dust generously with cocoa powder before serving.
