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Hot Cross Bun Tiramisu Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Hot Cross Bun Tiramisu is a delightful no-bake Easter dessert that transforms leftover hot cross buns into a creamy, coffee-soaked treat. This eggless recipe combines layers of coffee-dipped hot cross buns with a luscious mascarpone and whipped cream mixture, finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. Perfect for coffee lovers and an easy make-ahead sweet for gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

Hot Cross Bun Layer

  • 6 hot cross buns, sliced
  • 1/2 cup strong black coffee
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp sugar

Cream Mixture

  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1 cup mascarpone cream
  • 1/2 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 drops almond extract

Topping

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Coffee Mixture: Brew strong espresso or hot coffee as usual, then add sugar and vanilla extract. Stir well until the sugar dissolves and set aside to cool slightly.
  2. Toast Hot Cross Buns: Slice the hot cross buns in half. If they are not stale, toast them lightly until crispy and golden to avoid sogginess.
  3. Make Cream Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine whipping cream, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat with a whisk or electric mixer until soft peaks form (5-10 minutes by hand, 3-5 minutes with electric beaters). Add mascarpone cream and whisk again until the mixture is thick and well combined.
  4. Assemble the Layers: Quickly dunk each hot cross bun slice into the coffee mixture, soaking without letting them fall apart. Arrange a layer of soaked buns at the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish.
  5. Add Cream Layer: Spoon half of the cream mixture evenly over the bun layer.
  6. Repeat Layers: Repeat the soaking and layering process with the remaining buns and cream mixture, finishing with a cream layer on top.
  7. Chill: Cover the assembled tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set and allow flavors to meld.
  8. Serve: Before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder. Serve chilled, spooning portions onto plates.

Notes

  • This no-bake Easter dessert is eggless and simple to prepare.
  • It is an excellent way to use up leftover hot cross buns.
  • The dessert tastes best after chilling for at least one hour but can be refrigerated longer for enhanced flavor.
  • Be careful not to over-soak the buns to maintain structure.
  • Perfect as a make-ahead treat for coffee lovers.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/8 of recipe)
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 110mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 14g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Find it online: https://tastyrates.com/hot-cross-bun-tiramisu-recipe/