I believe I don’t have to explain why tiramisu is consider adult treats but why cupcakes then? Well, I have to agree with Dorie that these chocolate cupcakes are so dense and rich that only grown ups will appreciate them.
Like I mentioned in the previous post, the tiramisu is for my friend whose birthday’s on Monday. I promised her a tiramisu cake some time back even though I have zero idea how to make one and forgot the promise totally till the new year when by then, her birthday’s approaching. So this weekend was practically spent experimenting tiramisu and finding the easiest recipe. After seeing so many recipes, I’ve finally settled on the Tiramisu Batik because it’s the easiest I can find and there’s no need for alcohol.
First attempt
Second attempt using a wine glass
Final result
Can you imagine the amount of tiramisu (fats) I’ve consumed over the weekends? I must say that I’m still not very please with the final result because the cream cheese mixture was not very well done. I keep having small lumps cream cheese no matter how I beat the mixtures. I can only hope for the best that my friend appreciates the thoughts instead of the taste.
I’ve also spent the afternoon making some chocolate cupcakes (Dorie Greenspan’s Baking: From My Home to Yours,page 215) with beaten chocolate ganache instead of the glaze recommended. These cupcakes are belated Christmas presents for the classmates tomorrow and I hope they’ll enjoy them.
Beaten Chocolate Ganache
230gm bittersweet chocolate, chopped into pieces
1 cup plus 2 tbsp whipping cream
4 tablespoon unsalted butter
1. Boil the whipping cream in a saucepan.
2. Pour the whipping cream over the chocolate (placed in a mixing bowl) and let stand for 30 seconds.
3. Using a hand whisk, stir the mixture in small circles then in bigger and bigger circles i.e. center to outwards.
4. When the mixture are evenly combined, add in the butter by tablespoon and stir till combined.
5. Place the chocolate ganache in the fridge till thicken*.
6. Using a mixer, beat the chocolate ganache till fluffy**.
*When I’m lazy to wait, I’ll leave the chocolate ganache in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes instead.
**I’m not very sure about the terms (fluffy) but it’s more like buttercream consistency.
Bernice's Baking Journey 
January 7, 2008 at 12:21 pm
Nice tiramisu you have made, especially the one with the sponge fingers! This is something which I would love to try š Your cupcake looks so pretty and delicious! How I wish I can come up something as gorgeous!
January 7, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Hey Happy Homebaker,
thank you for your compliments! I still have so much to learn about decorations! š
Cheers,
Bernice
January 10, 2008 at 12:22 pm
those look delicious!
January 10, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Hey Marye,
thanks for your compliment!
Cheers,
Bernice
January 12, 2008 at 10:30 pm
hey may i know the chocolate to cream ratio you used for the ganache? it looks gorgeous! mine are always runny. thanks. (:
January 13, 2008 at 12:05 am
Hey Kat,
the suggested chocolate ganache recipe is usually 8oz (about 230gm) chocolate, 1 cup + 2 tsbp whipping cream and 4 tsbp butter. However, I’ve used 200gm chocolate and it’s still delicious. I’ll update with the recipe of chocolate ganache and hope it helps! š
Cheers,
Bernice
January 13, 2008 at 12:56 am
thanks so much! š
January 13, 2008 at 11:00 pm
oh sorry but may i know how many regular size cupcakes the ganache frosts?
January 13, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Hey Kat,
with the kind of swirl in the pictures, I frosted 12 cupcakes. š
Cheers,
Bernice
January 14, 2008 at 9:05 pm
I can imagine you had enough of Tiramisu. Actually if you don’t want any alcohol in it, you just omit it will do and the recipe stays the same.
With certain mascarpon brand, I had same problems like you so I use 2 spoons and try to squash as many lumps out of the way as possible. š
January 14, 2008 at 9:54 pm
Hey cooking ninja,
the next time I make tiramisu, I’ll follow your suggestions! Thanks!
Cheers,
Bernice
January 17, 2008 at 11:35 pm
Lovely-looking cupcakes! I especially love the swirls š
January 18, 2008 at 4:13 pm
Hey ovenhaven,
thanks and I love the swirls too! š
Cheers,
Bernice
February 25, 2008 at 11:55 pm
hey… i’m going to try out the beaten ganache recipe soon! š it looks lovely.
February 26, 2008 at 7:52 pm
I just love Tiramisu! Wished it was something healthy! :p I never tried making Tiramisu using cream cheese coz i feel tht icream cheese taste really different from mascarpone. But then again, if there’s not much a difference in terms of taste, I’m game! Mascarpone expensive! I just wonder, in you opinion, wat’s E difference in taste when you use cream cheese compared to mascarpone? š
February 27, 2008 at 12:11 am
Hey Maya,
I think cream cheese has a richer taste. Also, I was told that mascarpone cheese has higher fats content (FATTER) than cream cheese so in a way, I’ll choose the “healthier” cream cheese with richer taste. š
Cheers,
Bernice
February 27, 2008 at 12:15 am
Hey Maya,
Hmm it’s interesting that I have comments from 2 Mayas at the same time. I hope you know who I’m referring to. š
Do try the chocolate ganache. I thought it gives a nicer appearance compared to the traditional way of dipping or pouring the ganache. Also, it gives more excuse to consume more CHOCOLATE! š
Cheers,
Bernice
February 27, 2008 at 8:59 am
Wat a coincidence! Well shes E pro, am just an amateur š Yes2, I guess mascarpone has more fats coz it taste just like thicken cream. One of these days, am gonna try making tiramisu with cream cheese and I shall get back to you with E “review” š
February 27, 2008 at 10:31 am
Hey Maya,
looking forward to your attempt with tiramisu! š
Cheers,
Bernice
March 12, 2008 at 9:08 pm
heyz, was wondering if the recipe for chocolate ganache can be used s the filling for macarons..will it spill out??
thanks loads..
March 12, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Hi Rianz,
sure, it can be used for macarons, just let the ganache thikens to the right consistency. For this case, you dont have to beat it. It should not spill but do take note that the chocolate ganache may melts in hot weather so pipe it fast.
Cheers,
Bernice
March 13, 2008 at 10:57 am
ooo..thanks loads..=)