Beeramisu Recipes

BEERAMISU

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix together the mascarpone, sugar, beaten eggs and vanilla.
• Fold in the whipped cream. Set this mixture aside.
• In a shallow dish stir together the Porter beer and the brewed coffee, Dip the ladyfingers cookies into the coffee mixture (note: if you are using regular non-Italian ladyfingers make it a quick dunk).
• Don't let the ladyfingers get soggy.
• Arrange them in a single layer in a glass casserole dish (note: 8x8 is prob. fine).
• Spread 1/2-inch layer of mascarpone mixture on top of the ladyfingers.
• Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cocoa.
• Repeat this for the second layer.
• Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.

BEERAMISU AND KIDAMISU DESSERTS

Steps:

• Using a hand beater with a whisk attachment, beat the egg yolks and 1/4 cup of the sugar in a large bowl on medium-high speed until it forms thick ribbons, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the mascarpone and vanilla and continue to whisk on medium-high speed until smooth.
• In a stand mixer, beat the egg whites and remaining 1/4 cup sugar to medium-stiff peaks, then fold into the yolk and mascarpone mixture. Divide in half to use for both the beer version and hot chocolate version.
• To make the beer version for adults: Pour the beer into a bowl or shallow dish. Working 1 at a time, dip 8 ladyfingers in the beer, turning to coat. Make a layer of dipped ladyfingers on the bottom of an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of the whipped mascarpone, then dip and layer 8 more ladyfingers and top with another layer of mascarpone. For a third time, dip and layer 8 more ladyfingers and top with the mascarpone mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• For the hot chocolate version: Pour the hot chocolate into a shallow dish. Working 1 at a time, dip 8 ladyfingers in the hot chocolate, turning to coat. Make a layer of dipped ladyfingers on the bottom of an 8-by-8-inch baking dish. Cover with a layer of the whipped mascarpone, then dip and layer 8 more ladyfingers and top with another layer of mascarpone. For a third time, dip and layer the remaining 8 ladyfingers and top with the remaining mascarpone mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
• Top each of the desserts with 1/2 cup of the shaved chocolate before serving.