Nectarine and Cointreau tiramisu

Method:

• Step 1

  Combine the sliced nectarines, water, sugar, mint and vanilla in a saucepan. Cover and leave to simmer over a low heat for approximately 10 minutes

• Step 2

  Strain the syrup into a bowl. Leave the nectarines and syrup to cool, setting around 10 slices of nectarine to one side, then remove the mint

• Step 3

  Add the Cointreau to the syrup

• Step 4

  Beat the egg yolks, sugar and lemon zest together in a bowl until the mixture turns white

• Step 5

  Stir in the mascarpone and the fromage frais

• Step 6

  Whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks, add the sugar and continue to whisk until shiny

• Step 7

  Delicately fold in the mascarpone mixture

• Step 8

  Serving suggestion (steps 9 to 11):

• Step 9

  Dip half of the biscuits in the syrup one by one and arrange on a plate with the sugared side down

• Step 10

  Spread half of the nectarines over the biscuits, pour half of the mascarpone mix over the top and smooth out. Repeat

• Step 11

  Cover the tiramisu and chill for approximately 3 hours