Description
This Chocolate Tiramisu takes the classic Italian dessert to a whole new level with the rich indulgence of dark chocolate, a silky mascarpone cream, and a touch of rum. The combination of soft ladyfingers soaked in espresso and cocoa powder dusted on top gives it the perfect finish, creating a dessert that’s both luxurious and irresistible.
Ingredients
Heavy Cream
Dark Chocolate
Egg Yolks
Granulated Sugar
Rum
Mascarpone Cheese
Strong Brewed Coffee or Espresso
Cocoa Powder
Soft Ladyfingers
Instructions
- Prepare the ganache: Heat the cream in a saucepan until just boiling. Pour over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the mascarpone cream: Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and rum until pale and fluffy. Beat in the mascarpone until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
- Create the coffee soak: Sift the cocoa powder into a shallow bowl. Stir in the sugar and coffee until dissolved.
- Assemble the tiramisu: Spread a thin layer of ganache in an 8×8-inch dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the coffee soak and arrange them in the dish. Spread 1/3 of the mascarpone cream on top. Drizzle with ganache. Repeat the layers, ending with mascarpone. Dust with cocoa powder.
- Chill and serve: Chill the tiramisu for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Booze-Free: Replace the rum with vanilla extract or omit it altogether.
- Coffee-Free: Use flavored syrups or juice like orange or raspberry to soak the ladyfingers.
- Different Chocolate: Swap dark chocolate for milk chocolate for a sweeter ganache.
- Dairy-Free: Use non-dairy alternatives like coconut cream and dairy-free mascarpone for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
