Hot Cross Bun Tiramisu
A seasonal twist on classic tiramisu made with coffee-soaked hot cross buns layered between rich mascarpone cream and finished with a cocoa-dusted cross pattern.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cream Layer:
350 ml cream
500 g mascarpone cheese
2 tsp vanilla essence
1/2 cup caster sugar
Cake Layer:
6 hot cross buns, sliced 1 cm thick
Coffee Dip:
1 1/4 cups black coffee
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp liqueur (optional)
Topping:
1–2 tbsp cocoa powder
Instructions
- Whip the cream to soft peaks.
- Add mascarpone, vanilla, and caster sugar; whip again to stiff peaks.
- Slice hot cross buns into 1 cm slices.
- Mix coffee, sugar, and optional liqueur to create the dipping mixture.
- Dip each bun slice briefly into the coffee mixture and arrange in an even layer in a serving dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone cream over the bun layer.
- Add another layer of dipped bun slices, then spread the remaining mascarpone cream on top.
- Lay strips of paper in a cross shape on top and dust generously with cocoa powder. Remove paper to reveal the design.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Add cinnamon or extra vanilla to echo bun spices.
Mix melted chocolate into the cream for richness.
Add sliced strawberries or raspberries for a fruity variation.
Use gluten-free hot cross buns if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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