Tiramisu Toast

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I was really craving tiramisu, but I didn't want to make an entire pan, so what I attempted to do was create a toast-based, individual-sized portion using the same key components. While this wasn't quite tiramisu, this much faster, simpler, easier method was incredible.

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John Mitzewich
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John Mitzewich
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Updated on October 6, 2023
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Tiramisu toast on a plate.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
2
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Delicious things are bound to happen when you have lots mascarpone around, and thanks to my recent homemade Italian cream cheese adventures, lots of mascarpone is exactly what I had. We used the surplus to make all sorts things, but this Tiramisu Toast was our favorite. While not exactly like classic tiramisu, this featured that same irresistible flavor combination of coffee, marsala, mascarpone, and chocolate, and unlike the original "pick me up," this can actually be picked up.

The other main advantage of this version is that we have the freedom to just make a portion or two, and not worry about what to do with a whole pan sitting around. If you've got a house full of people looking for a pick me up, then by all means, make a whole pan of the real stuff, but Michele and I can only take so much picking up, so this approach works out a little better.

By the way, even if you don't make the entire recipe, the toast component was amazing, and I highly recommend giving that a try regardless. I think I'm going to eventually do a video featuring what was basically coffee French toast, since it really was shockingly good, and the mind reels with possibilities. So, stay tuned for that, but in the meantime, I hope you give this pick-up-able, pick me up a try soon.

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

For the Toast:

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 2 tablespoons strongly brewed espresso

  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 (1 inch thick) slices day-old Italian bread

For the Mascarpone Topping:

  • 3 tablespoons dry Marsala wine

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese

  • 1 tiny pinch salt

Directions

  1. Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.

    Various bowls filled with ingredients to make Tiramisu toast.

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  2. Crack egg into a baking dish. Add white sugar, espresso, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Place bread slices into the dish and toss in the mixture to saturate; let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to fully absorb.

    Two slices of bread in a glass baking dish.

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  3. Transfer bread slices to the prepared pan and drizzle any accumulated coffee mixture liquid over top.

    Slices of bread laying on a foil lined baking sheet.

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  4. Bake toast in the center of the preheated oven until custard is cooked and bread bounces back slightly when touched, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer slices to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.

    Toast cooling on a wire rack.

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  5. Meanwhile, pour wine into a saucepan. Add sugar and cook over medium heat until reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Remove from heat and let cool.

    Wine cooking in a saucepan.

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  6. Place mascarpone cheese into a bowl and add cooled wine reduction and a very small pinch of salt. Stir with a spatula until combined. Chill before piping or spreading on cooled toast. Top with shaved chocolate.

    Tiramisu toast on a plate.

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Chef's Notes:

You can use very strong black coffee instead of espresso if needed. You can use cream cheese instead of mascarpone.

You can use French bread instead of Italian.

If using sweet Marsala wine, add sugar to taste.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

472 Calories
30g Fat
36g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 472
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30g 38%
Saturated Fat 15g 76%
Cholesterol 163mg 54%
Sodium 400mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 36g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 11g 21%
Potassium 117mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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