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A rich chocolate tiramisu layered with ganache and mascarpone!

Dark Chocolate Tiramisu

A rich chocolate tiramisu layered with ganache and mascarpone!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 8 servings
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 and 1/2 tbsps cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsps caster sugar
  • 2 tbsps chocolate liqueur, optional
  • 100 gms dark cooking chocolate (70%), finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 200 gms mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup whipping cream, chilled overnight
  • 1/4 cup caster sugar
  • 200 gms ladyfinger biscuits
  • Cocoa powder and grated chocolate, to finish

Instructions

  • Before beginning, place a glass mixing bowl and the beaters from your hand mixer in the fridge to chill. This is useful to easily whip the whipping cream later because the colder everything is, the quicker and better it whips up.
  • First make the 'syrup' to dip the ladyfingers in. Combine the hot water, cocoa, 2 tablespoons sugar and liqueur in a small bowl. Stir well till smooth. Set aside to cool.
  • In a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water, combine the chocolate and cream and stir often till melted and smooth. Set aside to cool.
  • In a small bowl, whip the mascarpone using a spoon or hand mixer till smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • Get out the chilled beaters and bowl from the fridge and pour in the cold whipping cream. Add the sugar to the cream and whip till soft peaks form. Fold this into the mascarpone in two additions, taking care to be gentle and not deflate the cream. Transfer back to the fridge while you get the rest done.
  • Keep a shallow rectangular pan ready (9x5 is what I used). Dip each ladyfinger in the cooled cocoa syrup, for less than a second on both sides. Place in the pan, arranging them to fit tightly in, breaking the pieces up as needed. You will make two layers, so make sure you have enough for both.
  • On top of the soaked ladyfingers, spoon half of the cream+mascarpone mixture, spreading it out evenly. Then spoon all of the chocolate ganache on top and spread it evenly.
  • Top with another layer of soaked ladyfingers, and the rest of the cream. Dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle on the grated chocolate.
  • Place in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours for the tiramisu to set. Slice into pieces or spoon into bowls and dig in! Best eaten with 3 to 4 days, stored in the fridge at all times.

Notes

Original recipe from Pretty Simple Sweet