Tiramisu Chocolate Mousse by Chef John

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.

Tiramisu Chocolate Mousse Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons brewed espresso
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 3 ½ ounces dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Marsala wine or rum
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 4 teaspoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
  • ¾ cup heavy cream

Tiramisu Chocolate Mousse Cook Instructions

Prep5m
Cook10m
Ready In2h45m
Servings4 servings
  1. Combine espresso and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
  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.
  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.
  4. Stir mascarpone cheese into marsala mixture.
  5. Combine chocolate mixture with mascarpone mixture. Cool to room temperature.
  6. Whip heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Fold half of whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture.
  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 Nutritions

  • Calories: 381 calories
  • Carbohydrate: 23.4 g
  • Cholesterol: 179.9 mg
  • Fat: 31.3 g
  • Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • SaturatedFat: 18.4 g
  • Sodium: 33.3 mg
  • Sugar: 4.9 g

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