Twinkie Tiramisu

Name: Twinkie Tiramisu
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 59 milliliters chocolate shavings, for garnish; 3 larges eggs, separated; 237 milliliters strong coffee or espresso, cooled to room temperature; 118 milliliters granulated sugar; 227 grams mascarpone cheese, room temperature; 9 twinkies

The recipe Twinkie Tiramisu could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in about 3 hours. This gluten free recipe serves 8. One portion of this dish contains around 5g of protein, 17g of fat, and

Instructions

Combine 3 egg yolks, one tablespoon of espresso, sugar and marsala wine into a large bowl. Beat for 2-3 minutes.

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Marsala

Egg Yolk

Espresso

Sugar

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Add the mascarpone, and beat for 3-5 minutes until lump-free and smooth.

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Mascarpone

Beat whites with a pinch of sugar in a separate bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into the mascarpone mixture until combined.

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Mascarpone

Sugar

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Unwrap 9 Twinkies.

Cut three Twinkies in half. Set the halved Twinkies to the side for the moment.

Quickly dip one of the whole Twinkies in the remaining espresso, and then place it at the top left corner of your 8x8-inch dish (you must act quickly because it will become soft and you don't want it to fall apart!). Dip one of the half-Twinkies in espresso and fit it into the pan so that it fills the rest of the left hand side to form a "row".

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Espresso

Dip

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Repeat with three more whole and 4 more half Twinkies, so that you have four rows total. This should cover the entire bottom of the pan. If desired, stagger the rows so that halves are paired next to whole Twinkies (not necessary, but I found it gave a better visual). You will have one whole and one half Twinkie remaining; do not dip these in espresso.

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Espresso

Dip

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Gently spread the mascarpone over the Twinkie-lined pan, ensuring even coverage. You can tilt the pan by hand to gently distribute the mixture.

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Mascarpone

Spread

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Slice the remaining Twinkies into coins (it is best to gently "saw" them with a serrated knife, as they are quite delicate) and use them, along with the chocolate shavings, to garnish the top of the Tiramisu.

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Chocolate Shavings

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Let chill in the refrigerator for at least three hours before serving.

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Servings:

59milliliters

chocolate shavings, for garnish 3larges

eggs, separated 237milliliters

strong coffee or espresso, cooled to room temperature 118milliliters

granulated sugar 227grams

mascarpone cheese, room temperature 9

twinkies

Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio

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