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Pistachio Tiramisu – Easy Creamy Italian Dessert Recipe

Pistachio tiramisu is a creamy, no-bake Italian-inspired dessert.
Coffee-soaked ladyfingers are layered with fluffy pistachio mascarpone.
Chill overnight and finish with pistachio cream and chopped pistachios.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

Pistachio Mascarpone Filling

  • 16 oz mascarpone cheese cold
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup sweetened pistachio cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Coffee Soak

  • 1 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee cooled
  • 2 tablespoons additional strong espresso or coffee

For Assembly

  • 2 packages ladyfinger biscuits about 40

Topping

  • ¼ cup pistachio cream gently warmed
  • ½ cup chopped pistachios

Instructions
 

  • Add the cold mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, 1 cup pistachio cream, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until the pistachio mascarpone mixture becomes thick, smooth, and fluffy and holds stiff peaks. Avoid beating longer than necessary once stiff peaks form.
  • Combine the cooled espresso or strong coffee with the additional 2 tablespoons of espresso in a shallow bowl.
  • Quickly dip half of the ladyfingers into the coffee, allowing approximately one second per side. Do not leave them submerged, or they may become too soft.
  • Arrange the dipped ladyfingers in an even layer across the bottom of a 9x13-inch dish.
  • Spread half of the pistachio mascarpone filling evenly over the ladyfingers.
  • Dip the remaining ladyfingers briefly into the coffee and arrange them in a second layer over the filling.
  • Spread the remaining filling evenly over the biscuits. For a decorative finish, transfer the final portion of cream to a piping bag fitted with a large round or star tip and pipe it over the surface.
  • Cover the Pistachio Tiramisu tightly and refrigerate for at least 6 hours. For the best texture and flavor, refrigerate it overnight.
  • Shortly before serving, gently warm ¼ cup pistachio cream until it is easy to drizzle. Drizzle it across the chilled tiramisu and finish with chopped pistachios.
  • Slice and serve chilled.

Notes

For a milder coffee flavor, replace part of the espresso with milk. Decaffeinated espresso also works well when serving the dessert to people who prefer to limit caffeine.
The pistachio mascarpone filling can be topped with extra chopped pistachios for additional crunch. Fresh raspberries or strawberries also pair nicely with the rich pistachio and coffee flavors.
For the cleanest slices, keep the dessert thoroughly chilled and wipe your knife between cuts.