HOMEMADE: BBC Good Food Tiramisu

Tiramisu is one of those dishes the British have taken to their hearts and, boy, am I glad for it. Given speed of preparation and taste, this dessert gives a lot for very little effort. Moreover, when entertaining those that don't usually like sweet dishes, tiramisu can prove useful as the marriage of alcohol and coffee often sings to even the most mature of taste buds.  

On this occasion, the recipe I turned to came from BBC Good Food - always a handy resource. The dessert boasted a nicely layered structure as coffee soaked sponge fingers alternated with boozy cream. Of course, the glass bowl provided an alluring profile view whilst the grated chocolate topping added just a touch of finesse. Admittedly, it was very hard to spoon out elegant servings; however, any aesthetic shortcomings were quickly overlooked when I began to dig in.   

Taste-wise, this recipe didn't disappoint one bit as the cream punched through with the alcoholic warmth of brandy - admittedly, I added a touch more than originally suggested :) Of course, the coffee soaked sponge fingers followed quickly and jostled with the alcohol for supremacy. This interplay of strong coffee and alcohol stole the show but the textural contrast of the layers also proved a delight.

All in all, this recipe didn't push the tiramisu boat out with any particular flourishes; however, I didn't really care as it delivered on the basics tremendously: it was super easy to put together and an absolute joy to eat. Indeed, for me, this was a boozy, coffee-fueled triumph that I have no hesitation in recommending to others.

RECIPE

See here.