Chocolate Tiramisu

Name: Chocolate Tiramisu
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Italy
Ingredients: 24 pieces ladyfingers; 300 ml of strong coffee ((cooled)); 500 g of mascarpone; 100 g of sugar; 20 g of cocoa powder ((for dusting)); 50 g of dark chocolate (grated); 4 eggs ((whites and yolks separated)); 50 g of dark chocolate (melted); 1 rum

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This classic tiramisu includes cocoa in the cream or chocolate shavings. 🍫 It is a rich no-bake dessert to make the day before.

Total time: 25 min
Prep: 25 min
Cook: –
Rest: 4 h
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €2.17

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 9

servings

Estimated cost €13.00

Equipment

Whiskor electric mixer
Spatula
Bowl
Spoon
Refrigerator
Fine-mesh strainer

Instructions

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Brew a very strong coffee and let it cool completely.

Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
Whisk the yolks with the sugar until the mixture is pale and foamy.
Add the mascarpone to the mixture and keep whisking until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla if you like.
In another bowl, whip the egg whites to stiff peaks with a pinch of salt.
Using a spatula, gently fold the whipped egg whites into the mascarpone mixture with circular motions.
Quickly dip the ladyfingers in the cooled coffee (without soaking them).
Arrange a first layer of ladyfingers in the bottom of your dish.
Spread half of the mascarpone cream over them.
Repeat with a second layer of dipped ladyfingers, then the rest of the cream.
Generously dust the top with cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
Place the tiramisu in the refrigerator for at least so the flavors blend well.
Just before serving, you can grate dark chocolate over the top for even more indulgence.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

350kcal

Protein6 g7%
Carbs30 g33%
Fat25 g61%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

For an even lighter texture, you can fold a little whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture! And if you are a chocolate fan, do not hesitate to add a thin layer of melted chocolate between each layer of ladyfingers! 🍫💡

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

The texture of the mascarpone and the ladyfingers degrades after thawing.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 2-3 days max in an airtight container in the fridge, to be eaten quickly because of the raw eggs.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Yes

Made the day before or at least 4h ahead so the flavors develop and it holds together well.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Dessert served cold. No reheating needed.

Variations

Add a splash of rum to the coffee.
Sprinkle with grated dark chocolate just before serving.
Make it the day before so the flavors blend.

Mistakes to avoid

Soaking the ladyfingers too long: dip them quickly in the cooled coffee.
Folding in the egg whites too fast: do it gently, using circular motions.
Serving too early: allow at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a chocolate tiramisu?

Whisk the yolks with the sugar, then the mascarpone, fold in the whipped egg whites, dip the ladyfingers in the coffee, alternate layers of ladyfingers and cream, dust with cocoa and refrigerate for 4 hours.

How do you dip the ladyfingers?

Dip them quickly in the cooled strong coffee, without soaking them, then arrange them in a first layer at the bottom of the dish before spreading half of the mascarpone cream.

How long should tiramisu rest?

Place it in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours so the flavors blend well. It is a rich no-bake dessert that you can make the day before.

How do you decorate a chocolate tiramisu?

Generously dust the top with cocoa powder using a fine sieve, then grate dark chocolate over it just before serving for even more indulgence.