Chai tiramisu with vanilla and rum recipe

Name: Chai tiramisu with vanilla and rum recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 medium free range egg yolks; 120 g (4.2oz) unrefined golden caster sugar; 750 g (26.5oz) Italian mascarpone; 3 Chai masala tea bags (can be found in any Asian supermarket); 200 ml (7fl oz) hot water; 75 ml (2.6fl oz) Mauritian spiced rum; 1 pod of vanilla, seeds removed; 200 g (7.1oz) Italian Savoiardi sponge fingers; 100 g (3.5oz) good quality dark cocoa powder; 100 g (3.5oz) pistachios, crushed

Servings: persons

1
Brew 3 chai tea bags with 200ml of hot water and allow to steep for around 5 minutes, then remove the tea bag and add the rum.
2
Place this in a bowl and set to one side.
3
Using a hand-held mixer, whisk the egg yolks, sugar and vanilla seeds together for about 10 minutes until the mixture has at least tripled in size and should be a very pale yellow and really aerated, then slowly fold in the mascarpone cheese.
4
To assemble the tiramisu - dip each sponge finger in the chai and rum mixture and place in the bottom of a glass trifle dish, continue this until you have covered the base.
5
Next spread a layer of the whipped vanilla egg mixture and then dust with cocoa powder and crushed pistachios.
6
Continue layering the sponge fingers and whipped egg mixture until you have created around 2-3 layers.
7
Place in the fridge and allow to set for a few hours before serving.
8
Finally dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle over some crushed pistachios.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 medium free range egg yolks, 120 g (4.2oz) unrefined golden caster sugar, 750 g (26.5oz) Italian mascarpone, 3 Chai masala tea bags (can be found in any Asian supermarket), and more.

Yes, Chai tiramisu with vanilla and rum recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!