Chocolate Tiramisu
Chocolate Tiramisu - A delicious twist on a classic elegant dessert!
Servings: 6
Calories: 707kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 3/4 cup fresh brewed espresso (or extra strong coffee)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 - 2 tablespoons brandy (optional)
- 24 ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
Chocolate Whipped Topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew espresso, stir in the cocoa powder and brandy, set aside to cool.
- Place the egg yolks and sugar in a large metal mixing bowl, and set it over a pot of simmering water. Cook, whisking, until the mixture, is pale, thick, and doubled in volume (about 5 minutes). Remove from the heat, and whisk in the mascarpone, melted chocolate, vanilla, and salt. Be careful not to whisk too much. Mascarpone is known to break easily.
- Whip the 1/2 cup of heavy cream until it holds stiff peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the chocolate mixture. Set the filling aside.
- One at a time, dip the ladyfingers into the cocoa mixture and place in an 8x8 pan (my pan was a 9x7). Line the ladyfingers up to fill the bottom of the pan.
- Spread half the filling over the ladyfingers, and repeat. Spread the remaining filling on top.
- Whipped Topping:
- Whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Spread evenly over the top, garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Nutrition
Calories: 707kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 279mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1730IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 3mg