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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Sally @ Spontaneous Hausfrau says
From the looks of this, I may like your version better than regular tiramisu - the fruit makes it feel lighter and adds another dimension. Me likey!
Catalina @ Cake with Love says
wow this is beautiful!!!! I love tiramisu is one of my favorite cakes!
Paula says
Very informative post and your apple cider tiramisu is absolutely beautiful!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen says
Thinking I need some of this right now, sounds so amazing!
Nancy B says
Christina, sounds great. I would still love to get a scaled down regular tiramisu recipe from ya.
Also, when ya moving to Kansas and where?? I live in Kansas City. Congrats!!
Jersey Girl Cooks says
I love regular tiramisu but cream cheese, apples and booze sound even better to me!
Imen says
This tiramisu sounds amazing! So, when can we get our hands on some apple cider moonshine!? I love the packaging too! X
Christina says
I linked to the brand I like in my Amazon store, Imen. Enjoy :)
Linds says
I would LOVE a recipe for regular, old-fashion tiramisu! I have been craving it for months but just cannot make an entire one because I know I will eat more than needed. Plz plz make a regular one for us :)
Chelsea says
The recipe is missing on this one. Judging by the comments it used to be there but now it just says
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Christina Lane says
Thank you for catching this, Chelsea! I'll find it for you :)
Hilary says
The recipe seems to still be missing.