How to Make Tropical Tiramisu - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that combines coffee-soaked ladyfingers with layers of creamy mascarpone cheese. While the traditional version is delicious, there are many variations that add unique flavors and ingredients to give the dish a twist. One such variation is the Tropical Tiramisu, which adds a refreshing and tropical twist to the classic dessert.

Instead of using the usual coffee-soaked ladyfingers, this recipe uses a combination of pineapple juice and rum to soak th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice concentrate, thawed
  • 3 cups leftover bunny cake, cubed
  • ½ cup mango nectar
  • ½ teaspoon rum flavored extract
  • ¼ cup chopped crystallized ginger
  • ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts
  • ½ cup sliced fresh mango, garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, honey, and pineapple juice concentrate until light and fluffy; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the mango nectar and rum extract; set aside.
  • Place half of the cake cubes in a 1 1/2 quart glass bowl. Drizzle half of the mango/rum mixture over the cake, then spread half of the cream cheese mixture over the cake. Sprinkle on half of the ginger and nuts. Repeat layers.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Garnish each serving with fresh mango slices and pineapple.
  • Nutrition

    483 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 11g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 294mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 65g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 57g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 106mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 295mg