Beeramisu
Tiramisu for the boys.
Or girls who like beer… stout in particular. I have just made the Lamington Tiramisu for Australia Day last month which I absolutely enjoyed, not to mention it is dead easy to make. When they announced this month’s Daring Bakers Challenge, and you’ve guessed it, is Tiramisu again! I was actually half excited and half deflated since I already made it just few days before the announcement, but also quite excited because Tiramisu is definitely one of my and The Pom’s favourite dessert of all time. So I absolutely have no problem to make it again, in fact any time of the year really. But the big question is, how could I make something a little bit different from the Lamington tiramisu that I’ve just made?
Luckily, I remember I’ve received the Masterchef cookbook recently and there is a Tiramisu recipe inside that I would really love to try. Chris Badenoch, aka the Beer man, is one of the Masterchef Australia season 1 contestants and he had wowed the judges with his own version of tiramisu by using stout, and he called it the Beeramisu.
Perfect timing for me to give that recipe a try, and believe it or not, it is delicious!
The February 2010 Daring Bakers’ challenge was hosted by Aparna of My Diverse Kitchen and Deeba of Passionate About Baking. They chose Tiramisu as the challenge for the month. Their challenge recipe is based on recipes from The Washington Post, Cordon Bleu at Home and Baking Obsession.
Correct me if I am wrong, the core components of a Tiramisu is biscuit/sponge, soaked in whatever flavour you are using (traditionally using coffee), then topped with mascarpone cheese. The challenge this month we have to make the Savoiardi Biscuits, the mascarpone cheese, and then assemble the Tiramisu. I won’t include the lengthy recipes on how to make the Savoiardi Biscuits and the mascarpone cheese here as you will be able to grab it from The Daring Kitchen website.
To make the beeramisu, it is suggested to coffee or chocolate stout. I struggled to find any boutique stout where I live, so I just used Guinness Stout mixed in with strong espresso. I got coffee, and I got stout, but one more flavour is missing in my Beeramisu, is the booze! I love my tiramisu with a boozy kick linger in the mouth on every spoonful. Usually I use Amaretto, which gives it another layer of almond flavour to the combination. Coffee liquor like Bailey’s is also another good option which gives the Tiramisu an even creamier texture.
Have to say I am not a Stout man because I think is too bitter for me sometimes. But when you mix it in with coffee, liquor, chocolate, and mascarpone cheese… stout has instantly become my favourite. As the bittery stout brings out the other flavours in the Beeramisu even more prominent and richer. It is seriously to die for.
I dare you to make Beeramisu at your next dinner party, but someone will have to be the designated driver of the evening.
In the mean time, check out some of the most amazing tiramisu I’ve seen in this month’s challenge:
Eight Texture Tiramisu – Almost Bourdain
Pyramisu – Eat Show & Tell
Devonshire Tea(ramisu) – One Bite More
Deconstructed Tiramisu – Lemonpi Y
Tiramisu – Bake in Paris
Beeramisu (serves 6-8)
Ingredients
12 Savoiardi Biscuits
1 cup strong espresso coffee
1/4 cup of Amaretto
2 eggs (separated)
3 tbsp caster sugar
250gram mascarpone cheese
1 cup stout (250ml) stout, preferably coffee or chocolate stout
250ml thickened cream, whipped
Chocolate shavings for garnish
A handful of Raspberries
Method
1. Combine stout, coffee and Amaretto in a bowl.
2. Add egg yolk and sugar in a bowl and whisk until thick and pale. Add mascarpone and beat until just combined. Add 3 tablespoon of Amaretto and mix well.
3. Fold in the whipped cream into the mixture. Beat egg white until soft peak, gently fold it into the cream, trying not to lose the volume.
4. Dunk the biscuits, one at a time, into the liquid. Layer the biscuit into serving glasses.
5. Spoon Mascarpone mixture over the top until the biscuit is fully covered.
6. Repeat step 4 - 5 until the serving glasses are filled to the top.
7. Top with chocolate shavings and raspberries and wrap each glasses with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until ready to serve.
A Table For Two (ATFT) is Billy Law's food blog that features best eats in Sydney and around the world with drool-worthy food photography to salivate your appetite. I also throw in a smidgen of my food and travel photography for good measure. Billy Law also happened to be a contestant on MasterChef Australia 2011. 
the DBC is so evil, now i’m seeing tiramisu everywhere and i can’t get to eat them.
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I have to say I was a bit curious about the beeramisu ever since Chris made it on Masterchef – good to know that it’s actually good! Love the photos, the dessert looks absolutely divine!
Your pictures are stunning as always!! Love the beer version. The chocolate cures are so pretty! Thanks for the shout out
.-= Ellie´s last blog ..Eight Texture Tiramisu – Daring Bakers’ February 2010 Challenge =-.
Beautiful and delicious post Billie. Love the sound of this one!
.-= john@heneedsfood´s last blog ..The Terrace Thai, Pyrmont =-.
This is absolutely brilliant. You created a tiramisu for the boys but I would definitely have this.
what a great idea! love it! looks totally delish.
.-= sara´s last blog ..Apple-Cranberry Stuffed Pork Tenderloin =-.
I like any dessert that means designated drivers!
.-= Fiona´s last blog ..Mardi Gras recovery =-.
Holy smokes! This is definitely up there in the top Tiramisu I’ve seen. Love the idea of stout & coffee. You’re amazing
it’s prettiness defies it’s name! love this and your piccies are sensational!
Your beeramisu screams class!
I am not a big beer fan but I will take your word for it that it’s delicious. If it tastes HALF as good as it looks – then am sure I will LOVE it.
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AWESOME looking desserts. well done. these looks sensational and fantastic.
.-= Simon Food Favourites´s last blog ..Sydney Mardi Gras Pre Drinks, Canapés and Parade (27 Feb 2010) =-.
Ooh I remember liking the sound of this on Masterchef and your photos and descriptions make me want to try it so badly! A very manly tiramisu indeed
Totally agree, all those other tiramisu are stunning
Beautiful pictures… as allways: Miixing stout and coffee is amazing and certainely delicious!
.-= Dominique (De vous à moi…)´s last blog .."Aussie" Tiramisu =-.
Beeramisu – now that is an interesting take on things!! Great blog you have here fellow Malaysian and well done on the challenge. It was certainly a lot of fun! Excellent job and I love the photos too…
This looks just beautiful! I can think of a few kiwis that would love the Beeramisu version
Ahh I was looking forward to seeing what crazy idea you would come up with. You never cease to amaze me, your creativity along with your extraordinary photos are always a treat. Bring on the next challenge!! =D
.-= linda´s last blog ..Tiramisu (Pyramisu), Daring Bakers’ February 2010 Challenge =-.
What gorgeous pics of a different take on tiramisu. Looks gorgeous
billy this is a really interesting take of the tiramisu. if someone told me that they had used beer for the tiramisu i might i have stuck up my nose – but seeing the flavor combination i can imagine how it would work. nice!
.-= Meeta´s last blog ..Daring Bakers: Mango & Passionfruit Tiramisu =-.
This is absolutely inspired! WOW! I will have to try this sometime for my stout loving hubby! I was just happy that mine came out looking more or less like it was supposed to !
It looks gorgeous and if you say it was good it has to be good. We don’t use alcohol, so……..
Thanks for baking with us.
.-= Aparna´s last blog ..Heaven On A Dessert Plate ~ Tiramisu: Daring Bakers’ Challenge February, 2010 =-.
I think yours takes the cake for most unusual flavour! It sounds great! I’ve had coffee porter and chocolate stout beers, so this fits right in. It looks great too–nicely done:)
.-= Mary´s last blog ..Daring Bakers’ February Challenge: Tiramisu! =-.
Wow they look sooooo good. Love the photos.
.-= Che-Cheh´s last blog ..Going To Siem Reap… Very Soon =-.
Beautiful pictures! Beeramisu is a novel idea!
What an interesting flavor combination! I love the name “beeramisu”! Great blog and beautiful photos
Amazing – and very beautifully done. Baileys is a great idea too, I hadn’t thought of that – next time perhaps!
I love the beeramisu – what a great take on it.
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Mmmm beer! This is how a tirimisu should be hee hee and shotgun not DD
.-= FFichiban´s last blog ..Beef & Beer Masterclass at Mumu Grill – Crows Nest, Sydney =-.
Billy,
That’s a great interpretation on my recipe. Nice photography. It’s worth tracking down a good chocolate stout for this recipe.
Chris
Your beeramisú is a great twist, thanks for so interesting links about others original tiramisus.
This is great. I will try it just for the sake of it. And great photography.
.-= penny aka jeroxie´s last blog ..Gnocchi party – Gnocchi gnudi =-.
I don’t drink beer, but I had to comment on how beautiful these photos of the tiramisù are. Wow. The DOF is amazing!!!
Thanks for making the beeramisu pretty enough for us non-beer-drinking girls to enjoy, too!
.-= Belle@OohLook´s last blog ..Ginger scallion sauce with noodles a la momofuku =-.
We were talking about this at the beer and beef masterclass at mumu grill. Which stout did you use? Looks beautiful!
.-= tangerine eats´s last blog ..Beer & Beef Masterclass, MUMU Grill =-.
This looks so good. I love tiramisu, though I’ve never made it before. I love the beer twist though! I bet it is delicious!
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Ahahaa! This just rocks epically. The lamington tiramisu sounds fabulous too, I’m so going to try that at the earliest opportunity.
THANKYOU for sharing! But mang, the beer twist is fabulous, really makes you aware that you can use whatever you like to achieve the flavour you most covet.
.-= vintagenettles´s last blog ..Three Days Late: Tiramisu! =-.
Nice work! Part of me thinks a beeramisu should be served in a pint glass though. And a massive spoon. Lol. Gorgeous pics as always.
This month’s Daring Bakers’ Challenge has really yielded some very creative versions of Tiramisu. When I first saw Ellie’s creation, I loved it immediately. Yours is definitely tops as well! Beautiful creation – I would order this anytime if this is on the menu!
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Wow how creative of you, I just made the classic version and fruit ones couldn’t really convince me but this sounds like something I should try!
Really cool idea. Way to shake up the challenge!
Wow your beeramisu looks amazing! Love the website too, simply stunning
.-= Bakingaddict´s last blog ..Iron Cupcake London March Challenge – The Perfect Pair =-.
yummmmm your tiramisu looks delicious!
What a great version for this challenge.
I love the original flavors combination and the pictures are great
Beautifully done!
Inbal
(also a DB)
Very tempting to try this recipe! thanks for sharing!
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Excellent pictures and I’m very curious about the spin on this recipe. I definitely will have to try. Thanks
.-= Jonathan Green´s last blog ..To Be or Not to be……a Chocolate Cake?? =-.
Crazy- I never would have thought of using beer. If you look for or homebrew an Imperial Stout, particularly in the 10-15% range, you might get a better alcohol profile in the Beeramisu, but I still don’t think it would be enough without some reinforcement.
Your Beeramisus look amaaaaazing!
.-= Daniel´s last blog ..BBA Challenge #31: New York Deli Rye =-.
I would not have thought of this in a million years but will definitely give it a try!