Chocolate Tiramisu

Chocolate tiramisu, you say?  Yes! I adore all things chocolate and all things COFFEE! Who doesn’t?  Well, if you don’t then you might want to skip this recipe.

Chocolate Tiramisu  on a white plate with a chocolate shaving garnish.

I used ladyfingers this time because I didn’t want to heat up the kitchen and I wanted a quick dessert. You know one of those recipes that gets you out of the kitchen fast.  This is the one.

But if you want to make your own genoise try our favorite Tiramisu recipe.

Chocolate Tiramisu

Chocolate Tiramisu - espresso in glass measuring cup

Brew your espresso or very strong coffee. I HIGHLY recommend going the espresso route.

Stir in the cocoa powder set aside.

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Chocolate Tiramisu - egg yolks and sugar in a double boiler

Set up a double boiler. Place the egg yolks and sugar in a large 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 cream, melted chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt. Be careful not to whisk too much. Mascarpone is known to break easily.

Chocolate Tiramisu - whipped cream and marscarpone in a metal bowl

In a separate mixing bowl whip the 1/2 cup of heavy cream until it holds stiff peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. Set the filling aside.

Chocolate Tiramisu - lady fingers dipped in espresso placed in the baking pan

One at a time, dip the ladyfingers into the cocoa mixture and place in an 8×8 pan (my pan was a 9×7). Line the ladyfingers up to fill the bottom of the pan. Be careful not to dip them too long, just a few seconds. 

Chocolate Tiramisu - filling spread over the lady fingers in a glass casserole dish

Spread half the filling over the soaked ladyfingers, and repeat. Spread the remaining filling on top.

Chocolate Tiramisu - chocolate whipped topping spread over the tiramisu

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. Garnish with chocolate shavings, cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

a slice of the Chocolate Tiramisu on a white plate garnished with chocolate shavings

A chocolate lover’s dream come true!

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Chocolate Tiramisu Recipe

Chocolate Tiramisu on a white plate with a chocolate shaving garnish.

Chocolate Tiramisu

Chocolate Tiramisu – A delicious twist on a classic elegant dessert! 
5 from 5 votes
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Course: cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 707kcal
Author: Don’t Sweat The Recipe

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 8×8 pan (my pan was a 9×7). 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


Recipe adapted from BakingAMoment

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24 Comments

  1. Oh my goodness! I can’t wait for an excuse to make this – such a beautiful and decadent dessert. Thanks so much for sharing with us at You Link it We Make It. We hope you’ll come back and link up with us again! – Kim @ knockitoffkim.com

  2. What a great dessert…and twist on a classic!! Yum! Thanks for sharing on My 2 favorite Things on Thursday! Pinned!

  3. This really is a delicious twist on traditional Tiramisu! And I agree, espresso is best! Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.5 stars

  4. Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts, and your recipe looks awesome!! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Miz Helen5 stars

  5. My husband loves tiramisu and has a serious chocolate addiction. I bet he would love this! I’m going to have to add lady fingers and mascarpone to the grocery list. 🙂 (visiting from A Little R & R Wednesday)

  6. Oh my gosh this looks good! I am mentally checking the pantry to see if I have the ingredients on hand to make this now..lol! Thanks for sharing!5 stars

    1. Carolyn, that’s exactly why I made it, I had all the ingredients on hand! Surprising, but true. 🙂

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