MELON TIRAMISU and glazed puff pastries, an easy and quick dessert to prepare, no-bake, perfect to serve after lunch or dinner.
The melon and spoon puff tiramisu is a fresh and delicious dessert, perfect for summer and for those who love light but tasty desserts. This variation of the classic tiramisu uses melon, a sweet and juicy fruit, which perfectly matches the crispness and flavor of the puff pastries.
This recipe is ideal to prepare in advance, letting it rest in the fridge for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend well. Moreover, the melon and spoon puff tiramisu is perfect for being served in single portions, like glasses or bowls, for an elegant and practical effect.
Try it as a dessert after a summer dinner or as a refreshing sweet at any time of the day: it will win everyone over with its freshness and the simplicity of its ingredients.
Join me in the kitchen, today there’s melon and spoon puff tiramisu.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6People
- Cooking methods: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Summer
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz cantaloupe melon
- 5.3 oz mascarpone
- 0.4 cup whipping vegetable cream
- 2.8 oz sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 3.5 oz cookies (glazed puff pastries)
Steps
Cut the melon into small cubes and place it in a bowl. Add lemon juice to keep the color fresh and for a touch of acidity.
In a bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, mix the mascarpone with sugar until smooth. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone, mixing from the bottom to the top to avoid deflating the mixture.
Blend the melon and add it to the cream, keep some cut into cubes.
In 4 glasses or bowls, place a layer of crumbled cookies, then a layer of mascarpone cream. Add some melon cubes and repeat until all ingredients are used.
Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Bon appétit
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MELON TIRAMISU and glazed puff pastries
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) MELON TIRAMISU and glazed puff pastries
Can I prepare the melon tiramisu in advance?
Yes, you can prepare it 6–8 hours in advance or even the day before. In fact, resting in the fridge allows the flavors to blend better.
What can I substitute mascarpone with?
You can use well-sieved ricotta, thick Greek yogurt, or a cream cheese-based spread for a lighter version.
What type of melon is recommended?
Cantaloupe is ideal for this recipe due to its sweet and aromatic flavor. Yellow melon is also fine if it’s ripe.
Can the puff pastries be substituted?
Yes, you can use ladyfingers, crumbled dry cookies, shortbread cookies, or amaretti for a unique contrast with the melon.
Is this tiramisu suitable for children?
Yes, because it contains neither coffee nor liqueurs. If you use pasteurized mascarpone and well-stored cream, it’s perfectly suitable for children.
