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Millionaire’s Tiramisu Recipe

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Millionaire’s Tiramisu is a decadent twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining a rich chocolate sponge soaked in espresso and optional liqueur, layered with a luscious mascarpone cream, crushed shortbread biscuits, and salted caramel. This indulgent dessert offers a harmonious balance of creamy, chocolaty, and salted-sweet flavors, perfect for special occasions or a luxurious treat.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Sponge

  • 110g self-raising flour
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 30g cocoa powder
  • 15g cornflour (cornstarch)
  • 90g caster sugar
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • 165ml full-fat milk (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 35ml flavorless oil

For the Espresso

  • 20g instant espresso powder
  • 450ml hot water (not boiling)
  • Optional: 150ml dark rum, whiskey, or Irish cream liqueur

For the Pork Belly Sauce (Caramel Cream and Toppings)

  • 100g shortbread biscuits
  • 250g full-fat mascarpone (room temperature)
  • 600ml double cream (room temperature)
  • 3 tbsp icing sugar
  • 225g caramel (such as Carnation caramel or dulce de leche)
  • 1 tsp fleur de sel (or any flaky sea salt)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (not drinking chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Make the Chocolate Sponge: Preheat the oven to 170ºC fan (340ºF). Grease and line a 20 x 3.5 x 31.5cm cake tin with parchment paper. In a jug, beat together the milk, vinegar, vanilla extract, and oil, then allow to stand for 5 minutes. Sift the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, cornflour, caster sugar, and salt into a large bowl. Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and whisk until you have a smooth batter. Pour it into the prepared tin and bake for 18-20 minutes until the sponge is springy to the touch. Allow it to cool before removing it from the tin.
  2. Prepare the Espresso Mixture: Stir the instant espresso powder into the hot water until dissolved. If using, add the dark rum, whiskey, or Irish cream liqueur. Set the mixture aside to cool to room temperature.
  3. Crush the Shortbread: Place the shortbread biscuits in a clean plastic bag or between parchment sheets and use a rolling pin to crush them into large, coarse crumbs. Set aside for assembly.
  4. Melt and Stir the Salted Caramel: Microwave the caramel for 30-40 seconds until slightly loosened. Stir in the fleur de sel or flaky sea salt evenly. Allow to cool to room temperature but remain pourable.
  5. Whip the Mascarpone Cream: Using a mixer, beat the mascarpone, double cream, and icing sugar together until thick and smooth. Be careful not to overbeat to avoid curdling. The mixture should hold soft peaks.
  6. Assemble the Tiramisu: Briefly dip pieces of the chocolate sponge into the espresso mixture; do not soak for too long to prevent sogginess. Arrange a layer of the dipped sponge on the base of a deep serving dish. Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the sponge, then sprinkle over the crushed shortbread crumbs and drizzle with half the salted caramel. Repeat the layering: sponge dipped in espresso, mascarpone cream, shortbread crumbs, caramel. Finish with a generous dusting of cocoa powder over the top.
  7. Chill Before Serving: Cover the assembled tiramisu with cling film and refrigerate for at least 12 hours, ideally up to 72 hours, to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set perfectly. Serve chilled and enjoy this rich, indulgent treat.

Notes

  • Use full-fat dairy ingredients for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
  • The vinegar in the sponge reacts with the baking powder to create a light and airy sponge.
  • For a boozy tiramisu, add the optional liqueur to the espresso mixture; omit for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Do not over-soak the sponge in the espresso mixture to maintain texture and prevent sogginess.
  • The dessert improves in flavor and texture when refrigerated overnight.
  • Ensure mascarpone and cream are at room temperature for easier whipping.
  • Use flaky sea salt for the best caramel flavor balance.

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