Hot Cross Bun Tiramisu

Ingredients 

• 6 Pack Chocolate Hot Cross Buns

• 1 cup espresso coffee

• ¼ cup Kahlua or other coffee liqueur (optional)

• 250g mascarpone

• 500ml thickened cream

• 4 tbsp icing sugar

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder

METHOD

• Slice the hot cross buns in half horizontally using a bread knife.

• Mix the espresso and Kahlua (if using) in a small bowl.

• Whisk mascarpone, thickened cream and icing sugar until soft peaks form.

• Line a baking dish with the bottom halves of the buns and pour over half the coffee mixture.

• Spread the mascarpone mixture evenly over the soaked buns.

• Dip the top halves into the remaining coffee mixture and place on top.

• Dust generously with cocoa powder.

• Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.