Donut Tiramisu

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 16 plain doughnut holes
• 3 egg yolks
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons almond liqueur, divided (frangelico)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tablespoon espresso powder
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate, finely grated (for garnish)

Recipe

• 1 in the bowl of a mixer fitted with whisk attachment, add the egg yolks and sugar and beat until pale yellow and thick (5 minutes), scraping down sides as necessary.
• 2 add the mascarpone, heavy cream, 1 tablespoon almond liquor and vanilla. beat until soft peaks form (6-8 minutes). set aside.
• 3 add the boiling water to a medium bowl and stir in espresso powder. allow to cool slightly. stir in 2 tablespoons almond liquor.
• 4 have ready 4 glasses.
• 5 add 4 donut holes to the espresso mixture and allow to soak 2 minutes, turning. add one donut hole to each of the glasses. top with 2-3 tablespoons cream mixture.
• 6 add remaining donut holes to espresso and again allow to soak 2 minutes. add 3 donuts to each glass and top with the remaining cream.
• 7 refrigerate at least 2 hours. when ready to serve, sprinkle with grated chocolate.