Savory Tiramisu with Goat Cheese, Mascarpone & Honey-Roasted Figs

Indulgence in chiaroscuro…

A creamy caress of goat cheese & mascarpone 🤍🐐

The sensuality of honey-roasted figs 🍯🍇

The thrill of a crunchy finish 🌿

An appetizer that seduces with perfect balance: sweetness, character, elegance.

An Italian classic turned into an unexpected pleasure — to savor from the very first spoonful. ✨

👉 Here's the full recipe for 6 appetizer glasses.

🛒 Ingredients

• 200 g mascarpone

• 100 g fresh goat cheese (Petit Billy or soft log, rind removed)

• 2 egg yolks

• 2 egg whites

• 1 tbsp liquid honey (to round flavors)

• 8 fresh figs

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 sprig fresh thyme (or finely chopped rosemary)

• 40 g chopped walnuts

• 40 g panko (or fine breadcrumbs)

• 20 g melted butter

• Fine salt, freshly ground black pepper

👨🏽💬 Preparation

1️⃣ Walnut crunch

Mix panko + walnuts + melted butter.

Spread thinly on a baking tray; bake 8 min at 180 °C (350 °F) until golden.

Let cool → guaranteed crunch.

2️⃣ Roasted figs

Quarter the figs.

Arrange on a tray, drizzle with olive oil and honey.

Sprinkle with thyme; roast 12 min at 180 °C (350 °F).

3️⃣ Savory cream

Whisk yolks + mascarpone + goat cheese → smooth texture.

Lightly salt, pepper generously.

4️⃣ Whipped whites

Beat to stiff peaks.

Gently fold into the cream.

5️⃣ Assembly (glasses)

Base: walnut crunch.

Layer of cream.

Roasted figs.

Repeat and finish with cream.

6️⃣ Finish

Top with one roasted fig.

Dust with walnuts/pistachios, crack of black pepper, drizzle of olive oil.

⏱️ Chill 2 hours (no overnight needed).

🌟 Tips

• Sweetness vs. character: adjust honey/pepper to your crowd.

• Crunch factor: toast the panko well - no soggy crumbs.

• Variations: roasted apricots, poached pears, or roasted cherry tomatoes for a summer twist.

🍷 Pairings

• Dry, mineral white: Sancerre, Pouilly-Fumé

• Fine bubbles: Prosecco or Crémant d’Alsace

• Non-alcoholic: iced white tea, lightly floral

🛠️ Recommended tools

• 10 oz / 300 ml glasses (great for layering)

• Lump-Free Whisk with Ball - Delicia - Tescoma

👉 Result: a savory & refined tiramisu balancing creamy freshness, roasted fruit, and nutty crunch. Perfect to surprise at aperitivo or as a chic starter. 😋