Horchata Tiramisu 2.0

I promised one more dessert recipe before Thanksgiving, so here we are, with this beautiful Horchata Tiramisu that I’d like to bury my face in. I did make an horchata tiramisu last year but this one is new and improved. There’s more horchata, a fluffier horchata marscapone cream, and now, there’s rum in it! (Be sure to run to your favorite taqueria and purchase a big cup of horchata to use for the tiramisu!)

I’m keeping this nice and short today because I know we’re all busy preparing for tomorrow so I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving, and get to have an amazing time with your families.

I’ll be keeping my Central American brothers and sisters in my thoughts as they make the trek through Mexico to find asylum in the U.S. Head over to Remezcla and Romper for a list of resources and ideas on how you can help the caravan.

¡Nos vemos pronto!

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Horchata Tiramisu 2.0

Serves 5-6

-Requires a 18x13 inch baking sheet (half sheet pan)
-Requires a 1.3qt (or 1.5qt) baking dish

Course Dessert

Calories 0kcal

Author Sponge Cake Recipe Adapted from Joanne Chang

Ingredients

• For the cake:
• 4 eggs separated
• ⅔ cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/3 cup horchata
• 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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• For the marscapone cream:
• 1 lb marscapone cheese approximately 1 2/3 cup
• 2/3 cup horchata
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• pinch of salt
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• For the soaking liquid:
• 1 cup horchata
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dark rum or use Frangelico Hazelnut Liqueur if you don't like rum
• 1 tablespoon coffee
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• To garnish:
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• Fresh berries

Instructions

• Before you start, run to your favorite taqueria and grab a large horchata. You want to use something that is very milky and sweet with a pronounced cinnamon flavor.
• For the cake:
• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and line a 14x11 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Using a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together 4 egg yolks, ⅓ cup of the sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/3 cup of horchata on high speed for about 5 minutes until mixture becomes thick and doubles in size. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and set aside. Clean and dry the mixing bowl and whisk attachment.
• Place the egg whites in the mixing bowl and beat using the whisk attachment on medium speed for 2 minutes, until the whites start to froth. Slowly add the remaining ⅓ cup of sugar while gradually increasing the speed. Keep whipping until a stiff meringue forms, about 3-4 minutes.
• Using a rubber spatula, gently fold your meringue mixture into the yolk mixture.
• Sift the flour, cinnamon and pinch of salt over the top of your mixture and fold in gently. Spread the batter evenly in your prepared pan.
• Bake for 14 minutes, or until top is golden brown and springs back when gently pressed down. Set aside to cool.
• Once your cake has cooled, create a stencil of the bottom of your baking dish and use it to cut out the shape of your dish. You should have enough cake for two rounds.
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• For the marscapone cream:
• Using an electric mixer on low speed, beat mascarpone, horchata, whipping cream, powdered sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and salt in a large bowl. It'll look runny at first but gradually increase the speed to medium as mixture becomes fluffier. Beat until stiff peaks form, making sure you don't over-whip.
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• For the soaking liquid
• In a large measuring cup, mix together the horchata, dark rum and the coffee. If you'd like, add an extra 1/2 ounce of rum to your mixture at this time.
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• To assemble:
• Spread a thin layer of mascarpone cream in your serving dish. Place one of your sponge cake rounds on top, with the top of the cake facing down to ensure the the liquid is well absorbed.
• Using a squirt bottle or spoon, soak the cake with 1/2 of your horchata/rum mixture. Spread half of the remaining mascarpone cream over it and place second cake half on top, and soak again with remaining horchata/rum mixture.Top with the remaining marscapone cream.
• Using a fine mesh sieve, dust the cocoa powder over your tiramisu, making sure every inch is covered. Garnish with fresh berries
• Cover and store tiramisu in the fridge for 6-8 hours before serving.