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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Tracy says
Apple pie moonshine is the best. ;-) This dessert looks unbelievably good!
honeywhatscooking says
this looks so amazing.. i love how it is so tiny for 1 person... so cute. you have outdone yourself on this one. delicious!
Julia {The Roasted Root} says
Awesome tipsy tiramisu! I've never once tried moonshine, and would love to give it a shot...proabably would enjoy the apple version even better! Lookin delicious!
thelittleloaf says
White lightning in the UK is a horrible form of really cheap cider which comes in a plastic bottle....your version looks and sounds infinitely superior! I love a good boozy tiramisu and can imagine the apply flavour with it is divine. Gorgeous photos too.
Meena Thennaapan says
I love the idea of cooking for 2.
Will try to apply.
Kimby says
Christina, I love the photo of your tiramisu and the way you "Southern-ified" the recipe! :) Congrats to the giveaway winner, too!
Sandra - Sweet Sensations says
Love me some boozy desserts, this is fantastic. Great reinvention!
Angie @ Big Bear's Wife says
I love this dessert and the little trifle dishes!
Charlie says
Good Morning!
This tiramisu looks and sounds awesome.
I have to admit a weakness for tiramisu.
Am going to try this!
Have a Joyful Day!
Charlie
OH! I'm not the type to go out and buy this book, but I would sure love to know who was behind the moonshining.
Rachel Cooks (formerly Not Rachael Ray) says
This, my love, looks AMAZING.