Tiramisu with Chocolate
75% authentic · Italian-inspired
A decadent twist on the classic, incorporating melted dark chocolate into the mascarpone cream for an extra layer of richness.
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Ingredients
- Mascarpone cheese500g
- Eggs (yolks)6 large
- Granulated sugar150g
- Dark chocolate (70% cocoa)100g
- Ladyfingers (Savoiardi)300g
- Strong brewed coffee (espresso)300ml
- Dark rum or coffee liqueur2 tbsp
- Unsweetened cocoa powder3 tbsp
- Saltpinch
Steps
- 1
Melt dark chocolate gently and let it cool slightly.
- 2
Whisk egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler until pale and thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
- 3
Gently fold the mascarpone cheese into the cooled yolk mixture until smooth.
- 4
Fold the slightly cooled melted chocolate into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
- 5
Brew strong coffee and let it cool. Stir in rum or coffee liqueur.
- 6
Quickly dip ladyfingers into the coffee mixture and arrange them in a single layer in the bottom of a serving dish.
- 7
Spread half of the chocolate mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfingers.
- 8
Repeat the ladyfinger dipping and layering process.
- 9
Spread the remaining chocolate mascarpone cream evenly over the second layer of ladyfingers.
- 10
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 11
Just before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder and optionally add chocolate shavings.
