11-07-25 How lucky we are to be given another glorious heatwave

How lucky we are to be given another glorious heatwave!

The time to indulge in a delicious chilled dessert - a family favourite is Tiramisu - light, creamy, cool and super easy! 

My recipe this week on Lawrie’s Lifestyle Show 12-3pm 

Tiramisu

Ingredients:

Packet of sponge fingers
10 fl onz strong black coffee
8 tablespoons Tia Maria
400g carton custard
250g mascarpone cheese
300g whipping cream
2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Step 1 - mix liquor and coffee in a jug - place half of the sponge fingers in a dish and pour over half the fluid and let soak in for 10 minutes.

Step 2 - in a bowl mix together the custard and the marscapone and spread half the mixture over the fingers.

Step 3 - repeat with remaining fingers and mixture and chill for 2-3 hours or overnight.

Step 4 - lightly whip the cream, spread over the top and dust with the cocoa powder - chill for 1 hour then enjoy!

NB - contains alcohol- use a coffee syrup for an alternative and a decaf coffee substitute if required.