Black Sesame Tiramisu Delight (Printable)

Layers of mascarpone cream and black sesame create a luscious, nutty chilled dessert with aromatic depth.

# What You'll Need:

→ Black Sesame Cream

01 - 8.8 oz mascarpone cheese
02 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/4 cup black sesame paste (unsweetened)
04 - 5/6 cup powdered sugar

→ Tiramisu Base

05 - 2/3 cup strong coffee, cooled
06 - 2 tbsp black sesame liqueur or coffee liqueur (optional)
07 - 18–20 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)

→ Garnish

08 - 1 tbsp roasted black sesame seeds
09 - 1 tbsp cocoa powder (optional)

# How To:

01 - Whip the heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form.
02 - In a separate bowl, blend mascarpone, black sesame paste, and powdered sugar until smooth.
03 - Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and airy.
04 - Mix cooled coffee and black sesame or coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
05 - Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture and arrange them evenly in a 20 x 20 cm dish.
06 - Spread half of the black sesame mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers.
07 - Repeat the process with remaining ladyfingers and cream to form a second layer.
08 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
09 - Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and sprinkle roasted black sesame seeds.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The combination of creamy mascarpone and bold black sesame is a revelation most people have never tasted before.
  • It’s a showstopper for dinners when you want a dessert that feels both elegant and a little mysterious.
02 -
  • If you soak the ladyfingers for too long, they turn mushy and lose all structure—dipping is truly a blink-and-you-miss-it moment.
  • I once skipped toasting the black sesame seeds, and realized just how much aroma you miss when they’re not freshly roasted.
03 -
  • Stir black sesame paste thoroughly before measuring, as it loves to separate.
  • Letting the assembled tiramisu rest overnight gives the best texture and aroma—it’s truly worth the longer wait.
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