Fresh & Creamy Peach Tiramisu

If you’re looking for the perfect summer dessert, then you’re in the right place. Feed your sweet tooth this summer with this delicious and easy-to-prepare Creamy Peach Tiramisu recipe. It uses majorly the same ingredients as the classic tiramisu recipe. This lighter variation adds the natural sweetness of fresh peaches to the taste and texture of the dessert. Served with sliced peach and a sprinkle of crumbled amaretti biscuits, this recipe can ideally be brought to any summer get-together or dinner.

What Is Peach Tiramisu?

Peach Tiramisu is a fruit-based recipe based on a very famous European dessert known as Tiramisu. Originating from Italy, tiramisu, literally translating to “pick me up,” has been a favorite dessert option since the 1960s.  As for the tiramisu, the one described here replaces the coffee with milk and adds fresh peaches into the recipe. What is left is a dessert that will be perfectly suitable for the summer but still as creamy and rich as the original.

Pro Tips for the Best Peach Tiramisu

• To make this dish tasty, try to use ripe but juicy peaches. Canned peaches can be substituted for fresh ones. However, they should be drained.
• Beat the egg whites until stiff, as this will help create a light mascarpone cream.
• When mixing the mascarpone with the egg yolk mixture, do it gently and ensure it is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
• When the mascarpone mixture is ready, fold the egg whites gently into the mixture to maintain the air bubbles and keep the cream light.
• Do not over-soak the ladyfingers. You will only need to dip them in milk briefly. If they are over-soaked, they give you a soggy tiramisu.
• Once you have prepared your tiramisu, let it chill in a refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. Overnight is best as it helps the flavors and texture.
• For an extra touch of elegance, you may sprinkle the top with powdered sugar right before you serve.

Can I Make This Tiramisu Ahead of Time?

Yes. Peach Tiramisu is a perfect dessert that can be prepared beforehand. Actually, the recipe is better if prepared hours in advance to allow it to develop its full flavor profile and the texture to set. You can prepare it up to one day ahead and store it in the fridge until it is time to serve.

Can I Use Other Fruits in This Tiramisu?

Of course. Peaches are used here, but this recipe can be tried with other summer fruits, such as strawberries, raspberries, or nectarines. This is possible as long as you select ripe fruits with a good taste. Sometimes, you may have to adjust the sugar content depending on the sweetness of your fruit of choice.

Can I Use Another Cookie Instead of Ladyfingers?

Instead of ladyfingers, you can use other cookies such as digestive biscuits, graham crackers, or amaretti biscuits for a different flavor and texture. Shortbread cookies or even sponge cake slices can also work well in layered desserts like this peach tiramisu. Just be sure to soak them in milk or another liquid to achieve the right consistency for layering.

Is It Completely Safe To Eat Raw Eggs in Tiramisu?

If you prefer not to use raw eggs, you may use pasteurized eggs. You can also go for an eggless tiramisu recipe if you prefer a taste of tiramisu without using eggs. Alternatively, you may cook the egg yolks with the sugar over a double boiler. Carry out this process until they reach 160°F (71°C) before adding to the mascarpone.

More Creamy Tiramisu Variations For You!

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Strawberry Tiramisu

Lemon Tiramisu

Creamy Tiramisu Glasses

Pistachio Tiramisu

Coconut Tiramisu

How To Store Peach Tiramisu

Cover the Peach Tiramisu with plastic wrap. You may also place it in an airtight container and refrigerate. This will keep it well for up to 3 days. Note that the texture might vary with time because the ladyfingers continue to soak up moisture.

How To Make Creamy Peach Tiramisu

Set the egg yolks apart from the whites into two large bowls.

In one bowl, using an electric whisk, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

For the other bowl, mix the egg yolks and sugar using an electric whisk until white, foamy, and high.

Slowly mix the mascarpone into the egg yolk mix in stages and mix it using the electric whisk.

Fold the beaten egg whites softly into the above mascarpone mixture using a spatula. Do this at intervals. Then, mix it from the bottom to the top so the mixture remains light and airy.

Then, fold in the chopped peaches and carefully mix with the spatula.

Take one part of the cream mixture and spread it with a spoon on the bottom of a 30x20cm glass baking dish.

Empty the milk into another large dish. Soak each ladyfinger in the milk and form a layer at the base of the baking dish.

Spread half of the cream mixture over the ladyfingers.

Add another layer of the soaked ladyfingers, and then cover this with the rest of the cream mixture.

Refrigerate covered tiramisu for a minimum of 2 hours.

Cover the surface with peach slices and dust the top with crumbled amaretti biscuits.

Enjoy your delicious Creamy Peach Tiramisu!