1 cup decaf espresso or strong decaf coffee (for dipping liquid)
½ cup raspberry syrup or raspberry juice (optional, for dipping liquid)
½ cup fresh raspberries (for layering and garnish)
Instructions
Create the Raspberry Compote: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of fresh or frozen raspberries with 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, gently mashing the raspberries with a fork. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly into a sauce. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
Melt the White Chocolate: Break your white chocolate into small pieces. Melt it gently either over a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each until smooth. Let the melted white chocolate cool down to just warm.
Prepare the Sabayon: In a heatproof bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and ½ cup of granulated sugar until pale and slightly thickened. Place the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water and continue whisking constantly for 8-10 minutes until thick and pale yellow. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
Incorporate the Mascarpone: Add the mascarpone cheese to the sabayon mixture and gently fold it in until just combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix!
Fold in the White Chocolate: Gently fold in the cooled, melted white chocolate until fully incorporated into the mascarpone mixture.
Whip the Heavy Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms medium peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone-white chocolate mixture in two additions until fully combined and airy.
Prepare the Dipping Liquid: Pour your cooled decaf espresso/coffee or raspberry dipping liquid into a shallow dish.
Assemble the Ladyfinger Base: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the prepared liquid and arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of your dish.
Layer with White Chocolate Cream: Spread half of the white chocolate mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers.
Add Raspberry Compote: Drizzle about half of your cooled raspberry compote over the cream layer and scatter about ½ cup of fresh raspberries.
Final Layering: Add another layer of quickly dipped ladyfingers, followed by the remaining white chocolate mascarpone cream, then the rest of the raspberry compote and fresh raspberries.
Chill and Rest: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish your White Chocolate Raspberry Tiramisu with extra fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of white chocolate shavings or curls.
Notes
Use quality ingredients for the best flavor. Allow the tiramisu to chill overnight for optimal taste and texture.