Tiramisu Toast

I was really craving tiramisu, but I didn't want to make an entire pan, so what I attempted to do was create a toast-based, individual-sized portion using the same key components. While this wasn't quite tiramisu, this much faster, simpler, easier method was incredible.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 472 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 tiny pinch salt
• 2 tablespoons strongly brewed espresso
• 2 (1 inch thick) slices day-old Italian bread
• 3 tablespoons dry Marsala wine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.

Step 2

Crack egg into a baking dish. Add white sugar, espresso, and vanilla extract. Whisk to combine. Place bread slices into the dish and toss in the mixture to saturate; let sit for 10 to 15 minutes to fully absorb.

Step 3

Transfer bread slices to the prepared pan and drizzle any accumulated coffee mixture liquid over top.

Step 4

Bake toast in the center of the preheated oven until custard is cooked and bread bounces back slightly when touched, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer slices to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.

Step 5

Meanwhile, pour wine into a saucepan. Add sugar and cook over medium heat until reduced to about 1 tablespoon. Remove from heat and let cool.

Step 6

Place mascarpone cheese into a bowl and add cooled wine reduction and a very small pinch of salt. Stir with a spatula until combined. Chill before piping or spreading on cooled toast. Top with shaved chocolate.