Otap Tiramisu Recipe

Barako coffee holds its position as one of the most popular coffee options not only because of its smoky, chocolatey, and spicy flavor that distinguishes it from other coffee beans but also because of its benefits that rely heavily on the health aspect. Compared to instant coffee, Barako has more antioxidants and less sugar and preservatives, reducing health risks such as diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, dementia, gout, cancer, and more.

With this, it is particularly helpful to incorporate this type of coffee in food recipes when possible. Otap Tiramisu is a delicious yet healthy dessert you can try making when craving something sweet yet keeping track of your sugar intake. This recipe is even healthier and tastier using Nayong Kalikasan’s Barako Coffee as it is locally sourced with guaranteed fresh and high-quality beans, emitting strong flavors and aromatic fragrances.

Ingredients

2 cups cream cheese, softened 

½ cup sugar 

¼ tsp salt 

2 cups whipping cream 

2 cups Nayong Kalikasan Barako coffee 

2 dozen otap Cocoa powder, for dusting

Preparation

Directions

Prepare the cream cheese layer:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and salt.
• Using a hand mixer, whip on low speed, scraping down the sides of the bowl, until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes.
• Add the whipping cream, increase the speed to medium, and whip to medium peaks.
• Set aside in the fridge until ready to use.

Assemble the tiramisu:

• Prepare a 9x13-inch serving dish.
• Pour the coffee into a wide, shallow bowl.
• Dip the otap into the coffee and let soak, flipping once, until moist but not soggy.
• Arrange the soaked otap in a single layer at the bottom of the serving dish, breaking or overlapping pieces as necessary.
• Spread half of the cream cheese mixture in an even layer over the otap.
• Dust a thin layer of cocoa powder over the cream.
• Repeat with the remaining otap, coffee, cream cheese mixture, and cocoa powder (make the top layer of cocoa powder a little thicker).

Refrigerate:

• Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 to 5 hours.
• Slice into squares, then dust with a fresh layer of cocoa powder on top before serving.