
This recipe borrows from the traditional trifle by using custard instead of the zabaglione, however I just couldn't bring myself to buy prepared custard like the recipe asks for as I think it tastes plastic! I am ok with convenience when taste isn't drastically compromised! So I came up with the next best thing and used the box of Green's custard I got sent in my very first swap parcel from Nigella.com. I don't actually know who sent this to me, so if you want to identify yourself that would be nice as I could thank you properly! It worked perfectly!


These were pronounced very yummy by all who tasted. A novel dessert that can be prepared ahead of time and whipped out at the last minute! Just get them out of the freezer about 20 minutes before serving so they have softened enough to enjoy!
This recipe made 10 large desserts, I would make them smaller next time as it was a little too large a serving!
Tiramisu on a stick

12 sponge fingers (I used savoirdi biscuits)
1 c cream
2 c store bought custard (or make your own!)
1 c mascarpone
2-3 tbsp cocoa
Put coffee and liqueur into shallow dish and dip sponge biscuits until just moist (need to still be dry inside). Set aside on a plate.


The other summer cooler I have been relying on in this heat is chocolate or coffee frappe type drink that I seem to find myself making at about 3 or 4pm each afternoon. When Starbucks first hit NZ I always thought they made lousy coffee but loved their frappacinos. It didn't take me long to not want to pay the ridiculous price for them or even to support the fact that they are a serious undermining of the idea of good coffee (anyone who serves coffee in such ridiculously large cups or adds 50 different flavours to them isn't really about coffee!)
So I experimented with how to make them at home. 2 blenders later I have perfected the mix. A blender that crushes ice well is essential (also serves up terrific margaritas and daiquiri slushies!) and I just make a chocolate syrup, add it to milk, some icecream and a tray of icecubes and blitz!!!! For the coffee version I add a shot of espresso sweetened with a tsp of sugar and the rest is the same. Sometimes I lash out and combine them both for a mocha version!

6 comments:
You're so creative! What a great project to work on with children. Tiramisu on a Stick -- totally sounds like it needs to be the next Ben & Jerry's flavor
Those are adorable! And your frappes look really good, too. I've pretty much killed the blender I have now--it's still clinging on. But when summer rolls around, it'll be time to get a new one so I can try these!
Neat idea! Everything is more fun on a stick!
Oh my. Just came across this via Tastespotting--and yes, everything IS better on a stick! Now I am all excited about tiramisu again.
Fabulously clever - I love it! I couldn't have imagine tiramisu being more perfect... but on a stick! Sign me up!
What a great idea. Simply fantastic :-)
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