Tiramisu translates to pick-me-up. Considering that this popular Italian dessert is spiked with proven mood-elevators such as coffee, cocoa, sugar, and alcohol, the name seems to fit perfectly.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
381 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine espresso and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
Step 2
Place dark chocolate pieces in the espresso mixture; cook without stirring until chocolate starts to melt, about 3 minutes. Whisk chocolate and espresso mixture until well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
Step 3
Combine Marsala, egg yolks, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until frothy and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Step 4
Stir mascarpone cheese into marsala mixture.
Step 5
Combine chocolate mixture with mascarpone mixture. Cool to room temperature.
Step 6
Whip heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 7
Fold half of whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture.
Step 8
Fold second half of whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Ingredients
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 teaspoons white sugar
¾ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons brewed espresso
3 ½ ounces dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
