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chocolate tiramisu

Chocolate Tiramisu

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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
chilling time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

For the layer

  • 36 ladyfingers (savoiardi biscuits)
  • 1½ cup brewed coffee or espresso
  • 4 tablespoon cocoa powder (for dusting)
  • 75 g dark chocolate shavings

For the cream filling

  • 3⅓ cups mascarpone cheese
  • 1¼ cup heavy cream
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 1½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the chocolate ganache

  • 1 cup dark chocolate
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream

Optional additions

  • 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur
  • fresh fruit or mint leaves

Instructions
 

  • Step1. Prepare the coffee base
    Brew a strong pot of coffee or espresso and let it cool to room temperature. If desired, add a splash of coffee liqueur such as Kahlua for extra flavor.
  • Step 2. Make the chocolate ganache
    1. Heat the cream in a small saucepan until it begins to simmer (don't let it boil).
    2. Remove from heat and pour over chopped dark chocolate.
    3. Stir slowly until the chocolate is completely melted and shiny. Set aside to cool.
  • Step 3. Whip the mascarpone cream
    In a large bowl, whip the mascarpone cheese with the vanilla extract until smooth.
    In a separate bowl, whip the egg yolks and sugar until it's light and creamy.
    Fold the egg mixture into the mascarpone, followed by the whipped cream, to create a fluffy, rich filling.
  • Step 4. Layer assembly
    1. Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the cold coffee. Do not let them soak too long to become soggy.
    2. Place the coffee-soaked ladyfingers in a single layer at the bottom of a serving dish or individual glasses.
    3. A layer of mascarpone cream on top, chocolate ganache drizzle to follow.
    4. Repeat the layers until it is full. Top it off with mascarpone
  • Step 5. Finish
    Sprinkle a little cocoa powder on the top and lavish dark chocolate shavings all over the dish. Let this sit in the fridge for at least 6 hours. More preferably, overnight, until the flavors are melded together.