Tiramisu Chocolate Mousse

Tiramisu Chocolate Mousse

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.
Tiramisu Chocolate Mousse
Tiramisu Chocolate Mousse
Tiramisu Chocolate Mousse

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
  • 2 tablespoons Marsala wine or rum (Optional)

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