Mini Tiramisu with Blackberries and Earl Grey Tea

Step-by-step method

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You're swapping classic coffee for elegant Earl Grey in this showstopping mini tiramisu that combines velvety mascarpone cream, tart blackberry purée, and tea-soaked sponge fingers. The assembly comes together quickly, but patience is key—letting this beauty chill for several hours (or overnight) lets all those sophisticated flavors blend into something truly irresistible.

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Make the blackberry purée

Put the blackberries, sugar and a splash of water into a saucepan. Bring briefly to a simmer and mash the blackberries so they release their juice. Blend the mixture, return it to the heat and simmer a little longer until the purée thickens.

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200 gram
Blackberries

50 gram
Granulated Sugar
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Whip up the light cream

Pour the whipping cream into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the mascarpone and vanilla sugar. Whip everything together on medium speed until you have a smooth, firm and airy cream.

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250 gram
Mascarpone

100 milliliter
Whipping Cream 33%

1 piece
Vanilla Bean
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Brew the tea for soaking

Pour hot water over the black tea in a bowl and let it steep for a few minutes. Strain the tea to remove the leaves. While it's still warm, stir in the honey until fully dissolved.

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1 tablespoon
Honey

150 milliliter
Earl Grey

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Layer everything up

Quickly dip the sponge fingers one by one into the honeyed tea and arrange them over the base of your chosen dish. Spread over a layer of blackberry purée, followed by a layer of cream. Repeat the whole process once more.

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120 gram
Sponge Fingers
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Finish and chill

Smooth the final layer of cream neatly with a spatula or spoon. Cover the dessert and place it in the fridge. Leave it to rest for at least a few hours, but ideally overnight, so the flavours can fully meld together.

Mini Tiramisu with Blackberries and Earl Grey Tea

Name: Elegant Mini Tiramisu with Blackberries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 510 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Honey; 120 gram Sponge Fingers; 50 gram Granulated Sugar; 250 gram Mascarpone; 1 piece Vanilla Bean; 100 milliliter Whipping Cream 33%; 200 gram Blackberries; 150 milliliter Earl Grey

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Prep 10 min Cook 10 min

Plus overnight of resting (not counted in active time)

8 Ingredients

5 Steps

Medium Difficulty

Ingredients — what you'll need

You only need 8 ingredients

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1 tablespoon
Honey
120 gram
Sponge Fingers
50 gram
Granulated Sugar
250 gram
Mascarpone
1 piece
Vanilla Bean
100 milliliter
Whipping Cream 33%
200 gram
Blackberries
150 milliliter
Earl Grey

About this recipe

Bored of the classic flavours and craving a dessert that will wow everyone? How about giving tiramisu a whole new twist? Picture the combination of a velvety-smooth mascarpone cream, sweet-tart blackberries and delicately fragrant Earl Grey tea. It's pure elegance and freshness in every bite. This recipe proves that a coffee-free dessert can still be absolutely irresistible. Let's make a treat together that's guaranteed to lift your mood!

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Step-by-step method

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Make the blackberry purée

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Whip up the light cream

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Brew the tea for soaking

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Mini Tiramisu with Blackberries and Earl Grey Tea

Ingredients — what you'll need

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