Description
Chocolate ricotta tiramisu celebrates Italian dessert artistry with rich layers of mascarpone and espresso-soaked ladyfingers. Creamy textures and deep cocoa notes invite you to savor a classic reimagined.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) ricotta cheese (whole milk, drained if watery)
- 1 cup (240 ml) mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup (60 ml) dark chocolate, finely grated or melted
- ¼ cup (60 ml) dark chocolate, shaved or grated (for garnish)
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup (240 ml) powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (30 g) cocoa powder (for cream)
- ¼ cup (30 g) cocoa powder (for dusting)
- 2 tbsps coffee liqueur
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mixture Preparation: Whisk ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract into a silky smooth consistency. Fold in melted dark chocolate to elevate the flavor complexity, creating a luxurious cream base.
- Coffee Infusion: Combine freshly brewed coffee, coffee liqueur, and granulated sugar, stirring until perfectly blended into a rich, aromatic liquid.
- Layering Foundation: Quickly dip ladyfingers into the coffee mixture, ensuring they’re moistened but not waterlogged. Arrange the soaked ladyfingers in a precise, overlapping pattern across the bottom of the serving dish.
- Cream Application: Generously spread half of the chocolate ricotta cream over the ladyfinger base, creating an even, smooth layer that completely covers the initial foundation.
- Secondary Layering: Repeat the process with another layer of coffee-moistened ladyfingers, topping with the remaining chocolate ricotta cream. Smooth the surface to create a visually appealing finish.
- Chilling and Setting: Encase the tiramisu in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify, and the texture to become perfectly set.
- Final Presentation: Just before serving, liberally dust the top with cocoa powder and garnish with delicate dark chocolate shavings. Cut into elegant squares or individual portions for a sophisticated dessert experience.
Notes
- Control Coffee Soaking: Quickly dip ladyfingers into coffee mixture to prevent soggy texture; aim for a brief 1-2 second immersion to maintain structural integrity.
- Temperature Management: Let chocolate ricotta mixture come to room temperature before layering to ensure smooth, spreadable consistency and prevent clumping.
- Flavor Intensity Adjustment: Customize coffee liqueur strength based on personal preference; reduce or increase to suit individual taste without compromising dessert structure.
- Make-Ahead Magic: Prepare tiramisu 1-2 days in advance for enhanced flavor development; refrigeration allows ingredients to harmonize and deepen taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg