Description
A luscious and decadent twist on the classic Italian dessert, this Chocolate Tiramisu layers soft ladyfinger cookies soaked in rich hot chocolate with creamy mascarpone and whipped cream, finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. Perfect for chocolate lovers craving a light yet indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dairy Mixture
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
Chocolate Soaking Mixture
- 1 cup hot chocolate mix
- 1 cup hot water
Other Ingredients
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). This step is mentioned but not directly used for cooking in this recipe, possibly a leftover instruction. The dessert is assembled and chilled.
- Whip Cream: In a medium bowl, beat the heavy cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form, creating a light and fluffy whipped cream base.
- Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the mascarpone cheese until smooth, then gently fold in half of the whipped cream mixture until well combined to create a creamy filling.
- Make Chocolate Soak: In another bowl, whisk together the hot chocolate mix and hot water until smooth, forming a rich chocolate liquid to soak the ladyfingers.
- Layer Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the hot chocolate mixture, ensuring they soak but do not become soggy, then layer them evenly in the bottom of a 9×9 inch dish.
- Spread Mascarpone: Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the layered ladyfingers.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the process by dipping the remaining ladyfingers in the chocolate soak and layering them on top, then spread the remaining mascarpone mixture over them.
- Top with Whipped Cream: Spread the remaining whipped cream mixture on top to finish the creamy layers.
- Dust Cocoa Powder: Using a fine mesh sieve, dust the top of the tiramisu evenly with unsweetened cocoa powder for a classic chocolate finish.
- Chill Dessert: Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set properly.
- Serve: Slice the chilled chocolate tiramisu into portions and serve cold. Enjoy your rich and creamy dessert!
Notes
- Do not soak ladyfingers too long to prevent them from becoming soggy and losing their structure.
- For best results, refrigerate overnight to enhance flavor melding and texture.
- You can substitute hot chocolate mix with brewed strong cocoa or chocolate espresso for a different flavor depth.
- Use a fine mesh sieve to evenly dust the cocoa powder, ensuring a smooth, elegant finish.
- This dessert is best served cold and should be kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
