It’s Wednesday, and lezbereal, we all need a little pick-me-up right now, amirite? Lucky for me, I have my happiness this week in the form of a little Chihuahua- dachshund puppy named Reginald. Technically, I’m dogsitting him, but I may never give him back. Ever. He is mine.
What was I talking about? Right, this banana tiramisu. Being in San Francisco, we all know and love things in jars. With Valentine’s Day fast approaching (ugh, or hurrah, depending on your stance), I thought this would make a cute little dessert for two that can easily be assembled, transported, and devoured. I created two different layering arrangements, but make your own and show me your moves to pick this thang up!
The chocolate I used was an espresso flavor from Ecuador, but feel free to use any chocolate you wish. My only real piece of advice, if you can call it that, is to not skip on the Kahlua, you know how much I luh dat stuff.
The perfect pick-me-up.
Banana Kahlua Tiramisu
[ingredients]
Directions
- In a medium bowl, combine the mascarpone and powdered sugar and mix with a whisk or fork until well combined. Set aside.
- Slice bananas and set aside. Chop chocolate into bite-sized chunks.
- Slice the ladyfingers into pieces so that they will fit inside the jar. For me, this was about 2/3 of the cookie, but it will differ based on the jar you use.
- Pour the Kahlua into a small bowl and dip the ladyfingers on both sides. BE LIBERAL. This is the best part.
- In your glass or jar, layer the ingredients however you wish. I started with a layer of the sweetened mascarpone, ladyfingers, and banana, and repeated that until the top, where I added the chopped chocolate.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
This is like an updated version of that famous banana pudding with the vanilla wafers. I like that but yours is much better. I am a fan of everything especially the kahlua which I use in my regular tira misu.
Haha rum, Kahlua, alcohol in general is just better in desserts. I’m actually not the biggest fan of vanilla wafers, but ladyfingers are amazing!
This looks incredible! Such an interesting take on a classic, and tiramisu is one of my absolute favorite desserts. I’ll have to try this sometime!
Definitely try it! Tiramisu is actually a pretty easy dessert to make, it’s just the layering that takes some time.
Desserts in jars are downright cute, and this tiramisu sounds so delicious. Bananas and kahlua sound like a match made in heaven!
I don’t know why I’ve been so obsessed with Kahlua, but I’m running with it for desserts like these!
Closing my eyes and hoping one of these appear when I open! Yum!
Haha I only wish I made more of these so I could eat them steadily all week!
this is the kind of pick up i need right now. its so hard to find mascarpone cheese here 🙁
Is it really difficult? I always thought mascarpone was a readily available cheese!
wow this looks great! i love how the ingredient list is so simple. this would definitely be the perfect pick-me-up!
I could definitely use a few jars of these as a pick-me-up right about now! I love this! What a gorgeous, decadent yet easy to throw together dessert. Bananas, mascarpone and kahlua – yum!
What a great idea! I love bananas…I love love loooove tiramisu. This is a perfect v-day (or any day) picnic dessert. Thank you 🙂
SOLD! To the Norwegian from Glasgow with drool on her face. I love tiramisu, I love bananas and I love kahlua (usually as part of a White Russian, but a dessert seems like a better option…and yes, I realised I went a little Joey Tribbiani there with all the goodness). I might just have to try this <3
Is that what’s in a White Russian? I honestly never knew that, and now I know why those drinks are delicious. This sounds like the perfect dessert for you as well!
Mystery solved!
I prefer to drink White Russian, but swap the vodka for rum though, as I can’t really handle vodka that well, a tad too strong for me, and I am more of a sailor, hohumm! Tiramisu recipe written down, so now I’ll be sure to make it in the future! Love how you haven’t overdone it with the sugar as well 😀 x
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