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Vegan Purple Yam Tiramisu

A delightful twist on traditional tiramisu that features the vibrant flavor of purple yam, perfect for impressing both vegans and non-vegans alike.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 180 ml aquafaba (chickpea brine)
  • 12 g cream of tartar
  • 180 g caster sugar for the cake
  • 60 ml sunflower oil
  • 20 g dairy-free plain or vanilla yogurt
  • 40 g coconut cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 300 g all-purpose flour
For the mascarpone
  • 170 g dairy-free butter
  • 350 g silken tofu
  • 160 g caster sugar for the mascarpone
  • 100 g plain or vanilla yogurt for the mascarpone
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for the mascarpone
  • 220 ml dairy-free whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons ube condensed milk or 3 tablespoons of powdered ube
For assembly
  • 100 ml evaporated oat milk or other dairy-free milk
  • 2 tablespoons ube condensed milk or 2 tablespoons of powdered ube
  • Powdered ube for sprinkling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan, and line 2 baking trays with greaseproof paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk the aquafaba and cream of tartar until soft peaks form. Gradually add in 150g of caster sugar until stiff peaks form.
  3. In another bowl, combine sunflower oil, yogurt, coconut cream, vanilla, and the remaining sugar. Gently fold the aquafaba mixture into this concoction.
  4. Sift in the baking powder and flour, folding until the mixture is smooth. Pipe lines onto the trays and bake for 15 minutes until golden. Allow them to cool.
Mascarpone Preparation
  1. Blend dairy-free butter, silken tofu, sugar, yogurt, vanilla, and ube condensed milk until smooth.
  2. Whip the dairy-free cream until thick, then fold it into the ube mixture.
Assembly
  1. Mix oat milk and ube condensed milk. Dip the ladyfingers briefly into this mixture, layering them in a dish, alternating with the mascarpone mixture. Repeat until all ingredients are exhausted.
  2. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour. Once time is up, top with whipped cream and sprinkle generously with powdered ube.
  3. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Don’t skip the refrigeration! Letting it chill allows the flavors to meld beautifully, ensuring every bite is absolutely divine. If purple yam is not available, you can substitute it with other flavors. For an extra indulgence, layer fresh fruits like berries between the tiramisu layers.