Infused Tiramisu
Classic tiramisu with cannabis mascarpone cream.
This cannabis infused tiramisu recipe layers cannabutter into flaky, buttery pastry dough for an indulgent infused treat baked at 375F. Pastries offer a sophisticated edible experience where the cannabis fat is an integral part of the dough structure. The lamination or folding process naturally distributes THC evenly throughout each layer. This Italian classic layers espresso-soaked ladyfingers with cannabis-infused mascarpone cream for a sophisticated no-bake dessert.
- 3 egg yolks
- 75g sugar
- 250g mascarpone
- 2 tbsp cannabis butter softened
- 200ml strong espresso cooled
- 200g ladyfingers
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Beat yolks and sugar until pale. Beat in mascarpone, cannabis butter and vanilla.
- Dip ladyfingers in espresso; layer in dish.
- Spread half the cream. Repeat layers.
- Dust with cocoa. Refrigerate 4h+
Dosing Tips for Your Infused Tiramisu
- Calculate total THC in your cannabutter and divide by the number of pastries you plan to cut. Pastry dough distributes fat evenly through layering.
- Keep doses moderate at 5-15 mg per pastry since these are rich foods that people tend to eat slowly, making onset timing unpredictable.
- Weigh your dough portions on a kitchen scale to ensure each pastry has the same amount of infused fat.
- Filled pastries can have cannabis in the dough, the filling, or both. Decide your strategy before starting and calculate accordingly.
- Divide the mascarpone mixture into the exact number of servings before assembling so each portion is dosed equally.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Working with warm dough causes the cannabutter to melt into the flour instead of staying in distinct layers, ruining both texture and THC distribution.
- Overbaking at temperatures above 375F for too long browns the butter and can degrade cannabinoids in the outer layers.
- Rolling the dough too thin in some areas and thick in others creates uneven dosing between pastries from the same batch.
- Skipping the resting periods between folds makes the dough tough and prevents proper layer formation.
How to Store Infused Tiramisu
- Unbaked cannabis pastry dough can be refrigerated for 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month, letting you bake fresh on demand.
- Baked pastries are best consumed the same day but keep in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven at 325 F (165 C) for best texture.
- Label frozen dough with the total THC content and number of portions so you can dose accurately when you bake later.
- Keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days; tiramisu actually improves in flavor after 24 hours of chilling.
Variations & Ideas
- Use cannabis-infused ghee for an even higher smoke point and nuttier flavor that works beautifully in puff pastry and croissants.
- Fill with cannabis-infused pastry cream for a double-infused treat, but reduce the dough infusion to keep the total dose manageable.
- Brush finished pastries with a cannabis honey glaze for an extra layer of flavor and a mild additional dose.
- Replace the espresso soak with matcha tea for a green tea tiramisu that offers a lighter, earthier flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, lamination happens at cold temperatures which preserve THC. The folding actually helps distribute the cannabis fat more evenly throughout the dough. Just ensure you keep the dough cold and work quickly.
Butter is strongly preferred for pastries because it creates the steam pockets that form flaky layers. If you must avoid dairy, cannabis-infused coconut oil in solid form is the closest substitute, though the texture will differ slightly.
Greasy dough means the fat melted during handling. Cannabis butter should be very cold and firm when incorporated. Work in a cool kitchen, chill the dough between folds, and handle it as little as possible. Cold fat equals flaky layers.
Rich, buttery pastries typically take 45-90 minutes to take effect. The high fat content can sometimes help absorption but the dense dough takes time to digest fully. Eat on a mildly full stomach for the most predictable experience.
Yes, you can brush store-bought puff pastry sheets with melted cannabutter between layers, or use an infused filling. This is a great shortcut. Calculate the dose based on how much cannabis fat you add rather than what is in the dough.
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You may or may not feel all the effects listed*