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Tiramisu Pie

Tiramisu Pie is the answer to "what if tiramisu was a cream pie?" Rich espresso rum custard filling on a chocolate cookie crust all topped with mascarpone and cocoa powder.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 1 (nine-inch) pie
Calories: 2289 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chocolate Cookie Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
Espresso Cream:
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk divided
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
  • 4 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons dark rum
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Mascarpone Topping:
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone
  • 2 tablespoons white granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. To make the Cookie Crust: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, add the cookie crumbs and salt. Pour the melted butter on top and mix with your hands until the butter is evenly distributed. It should feel like wet sand. Add the mixture to a 9-inch pie dish and press it onto the bottom and up the sides of the dish until it’s one even layer. Transfer to the oven to bake for 10 minutes, until the bottoms and edges have set. Remove and allow to cool completely before filling.
  2. To make the Espresso Cream: Place a sieve or strainer over a bowl and set aside. In a medium skillet, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, salt and 1/4 cup milk together until the corn starch has dissolved.. Turn the heat to medium and then pour in the remaining 2 1/4 cups milk. Whisk until completely combined. While the milk is heating up, add the espresso powder and whisk until dissolved. Bring the entire mixture to a slight boil and then cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until thickened, stirring the entire time. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks; add a few tablespoons of the hot mixture to the eggs to temper them and then pour the egg mixture into the milk mixture. Bring it to a simmer, cooking for the custard for about 3 to 3 minutes, stirring the entire time, until thickened. Pour the espresso cream through the strainer into the bowl, catching any eggy bits. Immediately whisk in the rum and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the espresso cream into the prepared pie cookie crust and smooth out the surface with a spatula. Immediately place a sheet of plastic wrap onto the surface of the custard. Allow to come to cool slightly on your kitchen counter for 10 minutes and then transfer to the fridge to chill for at least 3 hours, ideally overnight.
  4. To make the mascarpone cream: add the mascarpone, sugar, egg yolk and heavy cream to the bowl of stand-up mixer with the paddle attachment and beat until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe onto the top of the pie however you like. You can also spoon it on and smooth it out with a spatula.
  5. Dust the topping with cocoa powder and slice it up and serve.

Notes

  • *This pie will not give you super perfect slices. I liked the soft texture of the espresso cream. If you want more perfect slices, you can add an additional tablespoon of cornstarch to the espresso cream and it should firm it up quite a bit.
  • *Use gluten-free gingersnaps for the crust if you like to make the crust. Just be sure to use 1 tablespoon less of the melted butter than the recipe you see above.
  • Equipment:
  • Pie Dish | Food Processor | Measuring Cups | Whisk

Nutrition Information

Serving 8g Calories 2289kcal (114%) Carbohydrates 240g (80%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 127g (195%) Saturated Fat 77g (385%) Cholesterol 511mg (170%) Sodium 933mg (39%) Potassium 982mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 205g (410%) Vitamin A 4461IU (89%) Calcium 884mg (88%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1(nine-inch) pie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 2289

% Daily Value*

Serving 8g
Calories 2289kcal 114%
Carbohydrates 240g 80%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 127g 195%
Saturated Fat 77g 385%
Cholesterol 511mg 170%
Sodium 933mg 39%
Potassium 982mg 21%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 205g 410%
Vitamin A 4461IU 89%
Calcium 884mg 88%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.