South African-style Millionaire’s Easter Trifle Tiramisu
A classic millionaire’s dessert with a proudly South African twist.
Many people will be going all out for their Easter Sunday lunch menus, and if you want to score extra brownie points with your guests, then this dessert is a must-try.
South African food blogger Landi Govender has put a twist on a classic dessert by making it Easter-themed and adding local favourites.
The Tocka Blog creator's Millionaire’s Easter Trifle Tiramisu will be the centrepiece of your lunch table.
The original recipe pays tribute to two classic desserts from Italy and England. Govender added her own twist by using local favourites such as Eet-Sum-Mor shortbread biscuits and mascarpone and cream cheese from one of SA's favourite brands
"Coffee-soaked shortbread layered with a silky mix of Lancewood mascarpone and cream cheese, finished with caramel, cocoa and a crunchy chocolate kataifi nest on top," Govender says about her mouthwatering recipe.
"It’s rich, creamy and indulgent… and perfect for sharing this Easter."
How to make Millionaire’s Easter Trifle Tiramisu
Ingredients
- 500g Lancewood mascarpone
- 400g Lancewood medium-fat cream cheese
- 500ml fresh cream
- 160g icing sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 500g shortbread biscuits
- 400ml strong coffee (cooled)
- 300ml caramel (plus extra for drizzling)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Chocolate kataifi nest:
- 200g of chocolate
- 2 cups kataifi pastry (toasted)
Method
1. Whip cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, mix mascarpone, cream cheese, icing sugar & vanilla until smooth. Fold together.
2. Layer shortbread in a trifle dish and lightly soak with coffee.
3. Add a layer of cream, drizzle caramel, and repeat layers.
4. Finish with cream, dust with cocoa, and chill well.
Chocolate Kataifi Nest
Method:
1. Lightly toast kataifi pastry in a pan over medium heat until golden and crisp. Let cool completely.
2. Melt the chocolate until smooth.
3. Toss the toasted kataifi in the melted chocolate until evenly coated.
4. Spoon onto baking paper and shape into a small nest, creating a hollow in the centre.
5. Chill until set.
Assemble
Top with a chocolate kataifi nest, and mini eggs before serving.
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Image credit: The Tocka Blog/Landi Govender