I've been hinting at desserts with moonshine for quite some time. The problem with moonshine is that you're not likely to remember the things you were doing before you drank it. It is quite possible that I’ve made ten desserts with moonshine and only photographed this one. Oh, and this one, too.
Moonshine (also referred to as white lightning or white whiskey) is simply corn whiskey that is not aged in barrels. Regular whiskey and bourbon (and dark rum, for that matter) get their brown hue from the barrel they are aged in. White whiskey is corn mash fermented, distilled, and bottled immediately. Here's a good explanation of how it's made. It’s pretty potent stuff, and it’s safe to say that if you don’t enjoy drinking liquor straight, you won’t enjoy moonshine straight. Enter apple pie moonshine. Apple pie moonshine is moonshine that has been infused with fresh apples and cinnamon. It makes it smooth and drinkable. Maybe a little too drinkable.
Moonshine has a mysterious history, which is common for most things that come out of the Appalachians. I adore reading and learning about this part of America, and I feel that our most fascinating history stems from here. Mr. Dessert For Two is reading this book, which outlines the history of the beverage and exposes the shocking truth about who was behind the illegal practice. I can’t wait for him to finish it so I can read it next.
Tiramisu was one of the top 5 desserts that y’all request for me to scale down to serve two. I hope you don’t mind that I Southern-ified it. If you really want me to, I can make a traditional Italian version with the leftover ladyfingers. Just speak up.
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Marnely Rodriguez says
What a great flavor combination!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
I love your spin on tiramisu! What a great idea. I have to admit I've never tried Moonshine, or at least don't remember trying it:-)
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Now this is fancy! Love this idea!
Julie @ Table for Two says
oh love love loveeee that you totally reinvented tiramisu with this edgy spin!!
Ashley says
This is fantastic! And I'd love to see a scaled down version of traditional tiramisu (my husband loooves it!)
Bev Weidner says
UH, this is so cute! I love tiramisu. Will you come make this for meeee poleaselaselaslelase?!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I'm amazed at all your moonshine knowledge. I'm also pretty sure I'd be one of those people that would black out at the first sip of it so this seems like a much better (and safer) approach ;)
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
i'm loving this take on tiramisu!
Kathryn says
I've always wondered what moonshine was! I love your Italian/Southern mash up here and those mini trifle dishes are so adorable.
Cassie says
I want to be your neighbor for this! I think you know how I fell about tiramisu. And moonshine? I am obsessed ever since Discovery had the show called "Moonshiners", did you watch it? Loved it and I love you for adding moonshine to tiramisu. You are my hero :).
Christina says
I can't believe I missed an entire show about moonshine! I must order it on netflix stat! Thanks for the rec! :)