Pandan and coconut Tiramisu with Bandoeng'22

Pandan and coconut Tiramisu with Bandoeng’22

An Italian dessert with a refreshing Asian twist

This unique tiramisu is served in individual glasses, blending the classic Italian dessert with tropical flavors. The infusion of pandan liqueur and coconut makes it lighter than traditional tiramisu while adding a fresh, Asian-inspired touch. In this version, part of the mascarpone is replaced with whipped coconut milk, and the alcohol is swapped with Bandoeng’22, a fragrant pandan liqueur. Topped with roasted coconut flakes, this dessert is a tropical delight.

This recipe comes from Nancy Batenburg, editor-in-chief of Culy.nl, where she regularly shares recipes and reviews of top restaurants across the Netherlands.

Ingredients (Serves 6)
30 ml (1 oz) Bandoeng’22 pandan liqueur
170 grams (3/4 cup) mascarpone, at room temperature
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 can full-fat coconut milk, chilled
80 ml (2.70 oz) cold espresso
12 ladyfingers
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons coconut chips or unsweetened grated coconut

Method of preparation
Toast the coconut chips or grated coconut until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Beat the mascarpone, vanilla extract and powdered sugar until creamy and light using an electric mixer. Open the chilled can of coconut milk and scoop out the thick coconut cream. Beat the cream until it reaches a fluffy, whipped consistency. Gently fold the mascarpone mixture into the whipped coconut cream.

Spoon a tablespoon of the coconut cream mixture into each glass. Break a ladyfinger in half, dip it into the cold espresso, and place it on top of the coconut cream. Drizzle a tablespoon of Bandoeng’22 over the soaked ladyfinger in each glass. Add another tablespoon of coconut cream, followed by another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers. Finish with a final layer of coconut cream.

Dust the top with cocoa powder and refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, sprinkle the toasted coconut on top.

Enjoy this delightful fusion of Italian and Asian flavors!