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Easter Recipe: Tiramisú Egg

Easter isn’t just for kids. It can also be the perfect time to treat ourselves to a gourmet indulgence... like this tiramisu hidden inside a chocolate egg. Creamy, with that touch of coffee and mascarpone, and so cute it almost hurts to break it. But you break it. And you enjoy it.


This dessert is for those who know how to appreciate a good coffee, a generous spoonful of cream, and the brilliant idea of serving it inside an Easter egg for a unique presentation.


The best part? No oven or advanced baking skills needed. Just the desire to have fun in the kitchen (and then enjoy the result).

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Ingredients

  • 2 hollow chocolate Easter eggs (about 100 g each)
  • 2 eggs, separated (yolks and whites)
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 125 g of mascarpone cheese
  • 3–4 ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
  • 1/4 cup of espresso coffee (cooled)

Preparation


  1. Gently remove the top part of the chocolate eggs. Set the tops aside—we’ll use them later for decoration. Leave the eggs ready with their hollow centers prepared for filling.
  2. Prepare the cream. Beat the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture becomes lighter and creamy in texture. In another bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the mascarpone into the whipped egg whites. Then add the yolk mixture and continue folding carefully until you get a light, airy cream. Chill the cream in the fridge while you move on to the next steps.
  3. Prepare the sponge. Cut the ladyfingers into small pieces that will fit nicely inside the eggs. Dip them briefly, one by one, into the cold coffee. Be careful: just a quick dip—you don’t want them to get soggy. Cover the base of each egg with a few soaked pieces.
  4. Build the layers. On top of the sponge, spoon in one or two tablespoons of cream. Repeat: another layer of sponge, another layer of cream. Depending on the size of your eggs (and your mood), you can go for two or three layers.
  5. Decorate to taste. Grate the chocolate pieces you set aside earlier and sprinkle them on top. You can also add a bit of cocoa powder if you like the classic tiramisu touch.
  6. Let it chill. Place the filled eggs in the fridge for at least two hours. The longer they sit, the firmer the cream gets—and the better they taste.


Serving Tip: Present the eggs in pretty egg cups, small glasses, or even little nests made from food-safe straw to give them an extra festive touch. Add some small metal or wooden spoons and… voilà! Dessert turns into a conversation piece, too.

And that's it: a dessert that looks like it’s straight out of a gourmet menu, with an amazing flavor and that fun touch that always works. Perfect for when you want to treat yourself... or leave your guests speechless.

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