The Tiramisu Croissant is a luxurious pastry that masterfully blends the flaky, buttery layers of a classic French croissant with the iconic Italian flavors of tiramisu. This treat features velvety mascarpone cream infused with rich notes of coffee and cocoa, creating a perfect fusion of delicate viennoiserie and decadent dessert.
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📋 Ingredients
To create this masterpiece, you will need the following ingredients:
- Croissant dough: 500g
- Espresso or coffee liqueur: 60g
- Mascarpone cheese: 200g
- Sugar: 100g
- Egg yolks: 3
- Heavy cream: 100g
- Cocoa powder: 20g
- Dark chocolate shavings: 30g (optional)
- Rum or Amaretto: 20g (optional)
- Vanilla extract: 5g
🥐 Baking Process
Follow these steps to bake the perfect Tiramisu Croissant:
- 1. Prepare the Croissant Dough: Start with a classic lamination technique, folding cold butter into the dough multiple times to create flaky layers, chilling between folds.
- 2. Infuse with Coffee: Brush a mixture of espresso or coffee liqueur onto the final laminated dough layer before the last fold to allow the flavor to permeate subtly.
- 3. Make Mascarpone Cream: Whisk together mascarpone, egg yolks, sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla. Add rum or Amaretto for extra flavor, then refrigerate for 30-45 minutes until thickened.
- 4. Shape and Fill: Cut the dough into triangles, pipe a thin layer of the mascarpone cream on the base, and roll tightly.
- 5. Proofing: Proof at 25-30°C (77-86°F) with 75-80% humidity for 2-3 hours until doubled in size.
- 6. Baking: Brush with an egg wash and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- 7. Final Touches: Dust the finished croissants with cocoa powder and top with optional dark chocolate shavings.
💡 Tips and Variations
For the best results, use cold butter for lamination to create distinct layers and chill the mascarpone cream adequately before filling. For unique flavor profiles, you can substitute the coffee liqueur with Kahlua or Baileys or add a hint of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cream.
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