Tiramisu Crêpe Cake
This take on tiramisu is made with layers of crêpes and a rich espresso mascarpone filling to create an eye-catching brunch item or dessert that will wow any crowd. Recipe courtesy of Egg Farmers of Canada, a proud sponsor of Taste Canada Awards.
Servings 12 people
Calories 430kcal
Ingredients
Crêpes:
- 3 cups milk, at room temperature
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 eggs at room temperature
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp canola oil
Filling:
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp strongly brewed espresso
- 1/4 cup 35% whipping cream
- 1/4 cup icing sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tub 450 g mascarpone cheese
Assembly:
- 1/4 cup strongly brewed espresso, cold
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Crepes: In blender, combine milk, flour, eggs, melted butter and salt; mix until smooth. Strain and let stand for at least 30 minutes (batter should be consistency of thick cream; thin with a little water if needed).
- Heat 10-inch (25 cm) nonstick skillet set over medium heat; brush with some of the oil. Pour 1/3 cup (75 mL) batter into pan, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Cook for 60 to 90 seconds or until crêpe begins to curl around edges; flip and cook for 30 seconds or until set. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing pan with oil as needed. Transfer to parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Let cool completely.
- Filling: In heatproof bowl set over saucepan of gently simmering water, whisk together egg yolks, sugar and espresso for about 5 minutes or until hot, thick and consistency of soft pudding. Mixture should form ribbons when whisk is lifted (do not overcook or mixture will curdle). Remove from heat; let cool completely.
- Using electric mixer, whip cream until stiff peaks form; beat in icing sugar and cinnamon. In large bowl, whip mascarpone until light and fluffy; fold in egg yolk mixture. Fold in half of the whipped cream, then remaining whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.
- Assembly: Stir espresso with coffee liqueur. Place one crêpe on serving plate; spread with 2 tbsp (30 mL) filling. Brush lightly with some of the espresso mixture. Repeat with remaining crêpes to make stack. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. To serve, dust with cocoa and slice into wedges.
Notes
- Substitute espresso and 1 tbsp (15 mL) sugar for coffee liqueur if desired.
- Garnish with chocolate-covered espresso beans if desired.
- Crêpes can be made 2 to 3 days in advance.