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Decadent Espresso Tiramisu Recipe with Dark Chocolate Shavings

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A velvety, bittersweet espresso tiramisu layered with mascarpone cream, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and topped with rich dark chocolate shavings. Easy to make and perfect for a special dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) strong brewed espresso, cooled
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 16 oz (450 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • About 24 ladyfinger cookies
  • 2 oz (55 g) dark chocolate, shaved or grated

Instructions

  1. Brew about 1 cup (240 ml) of strong espresso. Let it cool completely, then whisk in 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder and coffee liqueur if using.
  2. In a chilled large bowl, beat 1 cup (240 ml) of cold heavy cream until soft peaks form. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, combine 16 oz (450 g) mascarpone cheese with 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk gently until smooth but not runny.
  4. Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture in three additions, folding gently with a spatula after each to keep the filling light and airy.
  5. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the espresso mixture for about 1 second per side. Lay a single layer of soaked ladyfingers in an 8×8-inch (20×20 cm) dish.
  6. Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the ladyfingers.
  7. Add another layer of soaked ladyfingers, followed by the remaining mascarpone cream.
  8. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  9. Just before serving, shower the top with generous dark chocolate shavings.

Notes

Do not soak ladyfingers too long to avoid sogginess. Fold whipped cream gently into mascarpone to keep the filling light and airy. Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture. Use a vegetable peeler on cold dark chocolate for elegant shavings. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and dairy-free mascarpone. For gluten-free, use almond flour ladyfingers.

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