Pear-White Pepper Tiramisu Recipe

Name: Pear-White Pepper Tiramisu
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 firm pear (such as Anjou or Bartlett), peeled and thinly sliced; 1/2 cup pear juice or nectar; 1/2 cup pear brandy; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 8 -ounce containers mascarpone cheese; 1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper; 27 soft ladyfingers

Servings: persons

1 firm pear (such as Anjou or Bartlett), peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 cup pear juice or nectar
1/2 cup pear brandy
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
2 8 -ounce containers mascarpone cheese
1 1/2 cups cold heavy cream
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon finely ground white pepper
27 soft ladyfingers

1
Toss the pear, pear juice, brandy, granulated sugar, lemon juice and salt in a medium bowl.
2
Cover with plastic wrap; set aside.
3
Beat the mascarpone, heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, vanilla and white pepper in a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl with a hand mixer) on medium-low speed until combined, about 1 minute.
4
Increase the mixer speed to medium high and beat until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 more minutes (do not overbeat).
5
Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving a 2-inch overhang on all sides.
6
Arrange 9 ladyfingers in the bottom of the pan in a single layer.
7
Top with half of the pears and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the pear liquid.
8
Spread 1 cup of the mascarpone mixture over the pears.
9
Repeat with 9 more ladyfingers, the remaining pears, 3 tablespoons of the pear liquid and 1 cup mascarpone mixture.
10
Top with the remaining 9 ladyfingers and drizzle with 3 tablespoons of the pear liquid.
11
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
12
(Transfer the remaining mascarpone mixture to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.)
13
To serve, let the reserved mascarpone mixture come to room temperature.
14
Lift the tiramisu out of the pan using the plastic wrap and invert onto a platter; remove the plastic wrap.
15
Cover the top and sides with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
16
Photograph by Johnny Miller

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 firm pear (such as Anjou or Bartlett), peeled and thinly sliced, 1/2 cup pear juice or nectar, 1/2 cup pear brandy, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and more.

Yes, Pear-White Pepper Tiramisu 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!

Pear-White Pepper Tiramisu

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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