Season 47 · Episode 422 · Aired 2024-11-21

Tide-Pod Tiramisù

“It's a meme. Now it is also a dessert.”— Augustus "Gus" Dornberg, host

Instructions

1. 01

   In a heatproof bowl over simmering water, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until thickened and pale. Off the heat, whisk in the mascarpone until smooth.

2. 02

   Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks. Fold gently into the mascarpone mixture.

3. 03

   Combine the cooled espresso with the gently melted Tide pods. *(Gus stirs once, looking neither at the pot nor the camera.)*

4. 04

   One at a time, dip the ladyfingers in the espresso-pod mixture. Do not soak — a quick dip on each side is enough. Layer in a 9x13 dish.

5. 05

   Spread half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfinger layer. Repeat for a second layer.

6. 06

   Refrigerate at least 6 hours, ideally overnight. The flavors marry. The pod surfactants distribute evenly.

7. 07

   Dust generously with cocoa powder before serving. Slice with a hot knife.

Side Effects May Include

Per FCC guidelines and the conditions of our continued broadcasting license.

• ·Bubbles in places bubbles should not be
• ·Sweet, soapy aftertaste lasting 3 days
• ·Indelible memory of the taste
• ·Color-stable stool (color: Tide blue)
• ·Mild euphoria followed by deep, philosophical regret
• ·An inability to look at a laundry pod the same way