Chocolate Tiramisu Mascarpone Ganache (Print Version)
Cocoa-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone layered with rich chocolate ganache for a classic Italian dessert.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Chocolate Ganache
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1 cup heavy cream
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7 oz dark chocolate, finely chopped
→ For the Mascarpone Cream
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4 egg yolks
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1 tbsp rum
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18 oz mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
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2 cups heavy cream
→ For the Coffee Soak
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1 1⁄2 cups strong brewed coffee or espresso, warm
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1 tbsp granulated sugar
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1 tbsp cocoa powder
→ For the Assembly
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24-30 soft ladyfingers
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Cocoa powder for dusting
# Directions:
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Heat the cream in a saucepan until just boiling. Pour over the chopped chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.
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Whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and rum until pale and fluffy. Beat in the mascarpone until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until combined.
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Sift the cocoa powder into a shallow bowl. Stir in the sugar and coffee until dissolved.
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Spread a thin layer of ganache in an 8×8-inch dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger in the coffee soak and arrange them in the dish. Spread 1/3 of the mascarpone cream on top. Drizzle with ganache. Repeat the layers, ending with mascarpone. Dust with cocoa powder.
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Chill the tiramisu for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving. It keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
# Notes:
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This decadent chocolate tiramisu features cocoa-coffee-soaked ladyfingers layered with silky mascarpone cream and rich chocolate ganache. It’s an impressive, irresistible dessert.