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This Tiramisu Pie, is a delicious take on the classic Tiramisu Recipe. Layers of flaky pie crust, hazelnut cream, lady fingers and of course a creamy mascarpone filling. It makes the perfect special occasion or Holiday Dessert.
As everyone knows the most popular Italian Dessert has to be Tiramisu. It is the Italian’s favourite, and he is always thinking of new ways to make it, from new inventions in our Bakery in town to his last birthday where we celebrated with friends (before all that was eliminated). And he chose this delicious Tiramisu Pie.
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How to make it
In a large bowl (or mixer with paddle attachment or food processor), whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder, create a well in the middle and add the slightly beaten egg and yolk and butter. Mix together until almost combined then move to a slightly floured flat surface and gently knead the mixture to form a soft dough ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Remove the dough from the fridge, divide it in half, roll one half of it on a lightly floured flat surface to approximately 1/8″ thickness. Place the crust in the prepared pie plate, using a fork prick the pie dough, then cover the dough with parchment paper and weigh it down with dry beans or pie weights. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, then remove the paper and weights and bake again for approximately 10-15 or until done. Remove from oven and let cool.
Beat together the sugar and egg until frothy, then add the Mascarpone and cream, (if not using the egg then beat together the sugar, mascarpone and cream), beat until thick. Spread the baked pie dough with an even layer of Nutella, top with half the Mascarpone cream.
Dip the lady fingers (whole cookie), one cookie at a time in the coffee, then place them on top of the Mascarpone Cream, top with remaining cream. Refrigerate at least 4-5 hours, or overnight is even better. Before serving sprinkle with cocoa.
Can I eliminate the eggs?
Yes you can although the egg does give it a richer flavour and as long as you use a pasteurized egg it is considered safe by the US Department of Agriculture.
How to blind bake a pie
Prick the bottom of the crust well with a fork. Cover the bottom of the crust with parchment paper and add dried beans or pie weights on top, bake for approximately 20 minute, remove the paper and weights and bake for another 5 or 10 minutes. If pre-baking for a fruit filling then bake for only 5-6 minutes. Remove from the oven, remove paper and beans, let cool if using for a no bake dessert, if not add the filling and continue baking.
Where did Tiramisu originate?
The origins of Tiramisu are actually unknown as pretty well every region in Italy claims it as their invention! In fact a small dispute started between Tuscany, Piedmont, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto. There are many stories that started on how this dessert came about, but the official version places the origin of tiramisu in the seventeenth century in Siena. Some pastry chefs, decided to prepare a dessert to celebrate the arrival of the Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo de Medici.
They wanted it to reflect his personality. It had to be stunning and very tasty, but they wanted simple ingredients. But most importantly it had to be rich and decadent. And that is how Tiramisu came about. And rightly named Pick me Up.
What to do with the remaining pie dough
The remaining pie dough can be wrapped in plastic and placed in an air tight bag and refrigerated for up to 3 days or it can be frozen. Wrap it in plastic wrap and place in a freezer safe bag or container. It will last up to 1 month in the freezer. Thaw it overnight in the fridge. Or you can make these very popular Italian Cookies.
How to store it
The dessert should be stored in the fridge in an airtight container or well covered with plastic wrap, it will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge. If you prefer you can freeze it in a freezer safe container, it will keep for up to two weeks in the freezer. Let it thaw overnight in fridge before serving. I think it is always best to eat it it fresh rather than frozen, since there is cream in the recipe it could separate when frozen.
More Delicious Tiramisu Recipes
Strawberry Tiramisu
Easy Tiramisu Recipe
No Bake Tiramisu Cheesecake
Kid Friendly Tiramisu
Yes I know, wow decadent or what? What can I say, it’s a Tiramisu Pie, a Birthday Pie instead of cake! Or your new Holiday Pie, Enjoy!
Tiramisu Pie
Rosemary Molloy
This Tiramisu Pie, is a delicious take on the classic Tiramisu Recipe. Layers of flaky pie crust, hazelnut cream, lady fingers and a creamy mascarpone filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Chilling Time 5 hours hrs
Total Time 5 hours hrs 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 10 servings
Calories 490 kcal
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Ingredients
PASTRY DOUGH (two pie crust)
- 1 ¾ cups flour (227 grams)
- ½ cup sugar (100 grams)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup + 1 tablespoon butter (cold) (131 grams)
EXTRAS
- ¼ cup Nutella (or preferred hazelnut cream) (74 grams)
- 10 lady fingers (more or less)
- ½ cup strong coffee (decaffeinated is fine) (117 grams)
- 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa for sprinkling
MASCARPONE CREAM FILLING
- 1 cup mascarpone (250 grams)
- 1 cup whole cream (250 grams)
- 1 large egg* (room temperature)
- 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
*Since this includes a raw egg it is best to use pasteurized eggs if you prefer to not use eggs then substitute with icing/powdered sugar instead of granulated.
Instructions
PIE DOUGH
In a large bowl (or mixer with paddle attachment or food processor), gently whisk together the flour, sugar and baking powder, create a well in the middle and add slightly beaten egg and yolk and butter cut into pieces. Mix together until almost combined then move to a slightly floured flat surface and gently knead the mixture to form a soft dough ball. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Pre-heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease an 8-9 inch (20-22cm) pie plate.
Remove the dough from the fridge, divide in half, roll it on a lightly floured surface to approximately 1/8" thickness. Place the crust in the prepared pie plate, using a fork prick the pie dough, then cover the dough with parchment paper and weigh it down with dry beans or pie weights. Bake for approximately 20 minutes, then remove the paper and weights and bake again for approximately 10-15 or until done. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
TIRAMISU FILLING
Beat together sugar and egg until frothy, then add the Mascarpone and cream, (if not using the egg then beat together the powdered sugar, mascarpone and cream), beat until thick. Refrigerate until ready to use.
PUTTING IT TOGETHER
Spread the baked pie dough with an even layer of Nutella, top with half the Mascarpone cream, dip the lady finger cookies, one cookie at a time in the coffee, be sure to turn them once and do it quickly you don't want the cookie soaking in the coffee, then place them on top of the Mascarpone Cream, top with remaining cream. Refrigerate at least 4-5 hours, or overnight is even better. Before serving sprinkle with cocoa. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 163mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1207IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg
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Updated from January 15, 2016.
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