Chocolate Tiramisu
Chocolate Tiramisu is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Stir espresso and sugar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves; set aside.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
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Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionStir espresso and sugar in a small bowl until sugar dissolves; set aside.
Combine 1 cup mascarpone, 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl and whisk to blend; cover and chill.
Place 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl.
Sprinkle gelatin over.
Let stand until gelatin softens, 10-15 minutes.
Whisk the remaining sugar, yolks, 1/4 cup cream, and 1/4 cup water in a medium metal bowl to blend.
Place bowl over a large saucepan of boiling water (do not let bottom of bowl touch water) and whisk constantly until custard thickens and temperature reaches 160° on an instant-read thermometer, 3-4 minutes.
Remove bowl; add gelatin mixture and whisk until dissolved, 15-20 seconds.
Return bowl over water, add chocolate, and whisk until almost melted, about 30 seconds.
Set bowl in a large bowl of ice water and whisk until chocolate is melted and custard is cool, 5-6 minutes.
Whisk in the remaining mascarpone.
In another medium bowl, beat remaining 3/4 cup chilled cream until firm peaks form.
Fold cream into custard in 2 additions to make a chocolate mousse.
Spread 1/4 cup chocolate mousse in bottom of each of eight 1-cup teacups or ramekins.
Dunk ladyfingers in the espresso syrup and arrange in a single layer on top of the mousse, about 2 to 3 ladyfingers per cup.
Repeat layering with chocolate mousse and soaked ladyfingers.
Spread 2 tablespoons mascarpone topping over ladyfingers.
Garnish with chocolate shavings and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.