Raspberry Tiramisu Cream Puffs

Ingredients

For the Pastry Dough

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon water

For the Raspberry Tiramisu Cream

• 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened raspberry puree
• 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
• 2 tablespoons rum or other liquor of choice (optional)

For the Ladyfingers

• 12-16 ladyfingers
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened raspberry syrup
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

Preparing the Pastry Dough

1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and salt.
2. Add the softened butter to the flour mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the water while mixing with a fork until the dough comes together in a ball.

Preparing the Raspberry Tiramisu Cream

1. In a separate medium bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
2. Add the granulated sugar, raspberry puree, coffee liqueur, and rum (if using) to the whipped mascarpone and mix well.

Assembling the Puffs

1. Roll out the pastry dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
2. Cut out circles of pastry dough using a cookie cutter or a glass.
3. Spoon a small amount of raspberry tiramisu cream onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
4. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to form a triangle and press the edges together with a fork to seal.

Serving

1. Dust the cream puffs lightly with confectioners' sugar before serving.
2. Place the raspberry tiramisu cream puff on top of a serving plate or tray, garnished with fresh raspberries and whipped cream (optional).