Tiramisu Crêpe Cake

Serves 12
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 25 min
This take on tiramisu is made with layers of crêpes and a rich espresso mascarpone filling to create an eye-catching brunch item or dessert that will wow any crowd.

Ingredients

  • Crêpes

    • 3 cups (750 mL) milk, at room temperature
    • 2 ¼ cups (565 mL) all-purpose flour
    • 6 eggs, at room temperature
    • ¼ cup (60 mL) butter, melted
    • ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) salt
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
  • Filling

    • 3 egg yolks
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) granulated sugar
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) strongly brewed espresso
    • ¼ cup (60 mL) 35% whipping cream
    • ¼ cup (60 mL) icing sugar
    • ¼ tsp (1.25 mL) ground cinnamon
    • 1 tub mascarpone cheese (450 g)
  • Assembly

    • ¼ cup (60 mL) strongly brewed espresso, cold
    • 2 tbsp (30 mL) coffee liqueur
    • 1 tbsp (15 mL) cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Crêpes

    • Step 1

      In blender, combine milk, flour, eggs, melted butter and salt; mix until smooth. Strain and let stand for at least 30 minutes (batter should be consistency of thick cream; thin with a little water if needed).

    • Step 2

      Heat 10-inch (25 cm) nonstick skillet set over medium heat; brush with some of the oil. Pour 1/3 cup (75 mL) batter into pan, swirling to coat bottom of pan. Cook for 60 to 90 seconds or until crêpe begins to curl around edges; flip and cook for 30 seconds or until set. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing pan with oil as needed. Transfer to parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Let cool completely.

  • Filling

    • Step 1

      In heatproof bowl set over saucepan of gently simmering water, whisk together egg yolks, sugar and espresso for about 5 minutes or until hot, thick and consistency of soft pudding. Mixture should form ribbons when whisk is lifted (do not overcook or mixture will curdle). Remove from heat; let cool completely.

    • Step 2

      Using electric mixer, whip cream until stiff peaks form; beat in icing sugar and cinnamon. In large bowl, whip mascarpone until light and fluffy; fold in egg yolk mixture. Fold in half of the whipped cream, then remaining whipped cream. Cover and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes.

  • Assembly

    • Step 1

      Stir espresso with coffee liqueur. Place one crêpe on serving plate; spread with 2 tbsp (30 mL) filling. Brush lightly with some of the espresso mixture. Repeat with remaining crêpes to make stack. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. To serve, dust with cocoa and slice into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories430
Fat31 g
Saturated Fat15 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate27 g
Fibre1 g
Sugars9 g
Protein11 g
Sodium160 mg