Classic Tiramisu

The sequence of preparation is like the Nectarine Tiramisu.  However, instead of pouring the flavouring over the ladyfingers, simply dip them in cooled and sweetened espresso.

I use these pastry bags with great success: Regular size: DayMark 115435 12" Hand-E-Grip Pastry Bag with Dispenser (Roll of 100)

Large: DayMark 115436 18" Hand-E-Grip Pastry Bag with Dispenser (Roll of 100)

Tiramisu aux Nectarines

It's got a peaches and cream flavour.

Hack up some nectarines.  They have to be nice, ripe and flavourful.

Make a puree of nectarine with a splash of orange juice and a drop of vanilla extract.

Lay a base of ladyfingers and soak with the puree.  Top that with a mixture of sweetened mascarpone and whipped cream.  I don't use eggs in my tiramisu.

I like two layers.  Once it's done, resist the urge to dig in!  It's gotta chill for at least two hours.

I topped mine with vanilla bean seed.

Mmmm... yes.

*tiramisù is Italian.  I used the French name... because I can.

Mascarpone and Strawberries [+1 fail, +1 win!]

This was the end result, but it took a while to get here:

I thought I'd make a cannoli filling but serve it in puff pastry cups with fruit.  Everything was fine except I chose a skim milk ricotta... which is tastes and feels, to me, like ground rubber.

I tried my best to doctor it up.  Adding extra mascarpone and whipping it up.  Nothing worked.

It looks nice, but the texture is unfit.  The overall texture is "rubbery."

So, I whipped mascarpone, icing sugar and vanilla to make a sublime filling for the strawberries:

Then, serving it on thin slices of mango, the the textures and flavours were perfect.  It's simple, it's subtly rich, it's sublime.

Brownie tarte with Strawberries and Mascarpone

A flavourful treat.  As usual, chocolate takes centre stage.

First, bake and cool a pack mix brownie mix.  A tarte pan works well and adds a nice aesthetic.

A ganache can be easily prepared with a bit of (soy) milk and chocolate.  Unless you routinely need a double boiler, skip the purchase and use a bowl over a saucepan.

Chocolate: it's a beautiful thing.

Add to a piping bag for easy working.

An added treat - a velvety, sweet cheese: mascarpone.

Top with strawberries, pecans, the ganache and mascarpone.