How to Make Chocolate Chocolate Tiramisu

No, you aren't seeing double. This really is a recipe for a chocolate CHOCOLATE tiramisu. Though the original Italian tiramisu is traditionally made with espresso, this recipe is infused with cocoa instead. The chocolate and cream cheese filling is an extraordinary satin texture, with a full chocolate flavor. Here's how to make this luscious dessert.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 Tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder, plus more for garnish
• 1 & 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 bar (8 ounce) cream cheese, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 24 ladyfinger cookies

1. 
    
   Tiramisu infused with cocoa

   In a medium bowl, mix cocoa powder with 1 & 1/2 cups very hot water until dissolved; set cocoa mixture aside.

2. 
    
   Heavy whipping cream makes a smooth tiramisu

   In a small microwave-safe bowl, place 1/4 cup cream and chocolate pieces; microve in 1 minute increments and stir until melted. Cool to room temperature.

3. 
    
   Beat cream cheese and sugar until blended.

   Transfer cooled chocolate mixture to a mixing bowl; add cream cheese and sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until blended. Add remaining 1 & 1/4 cups cream; beat chocolate filling until fluffy, about 2 minutes.

4. 
    
   Layer ladyfingers and chocolate mixture

   Spread 3/4 cup of chocolate filling in the bottom of a 2-quart serving dish. One at a time, dip 6 ladyfingers in cocoa mixture, then arrange in a single layer in dish; spread with 1 cup chocolate filling. Repeat with three more layers, ending with filling.

5. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 2 days. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

[nancycarol]

on 9/17/2009 Thanks for commenting and rating How to Make Chocolate Chocolate Tiramisu. I just love chocolate, don't you?

[lovelights]

on 9/17/2009 Sounds great. Love reading your articles, and recipes. 5*

[nancycarol]

on 9/17/2009 Thanks for your comment and rating on How to Make Chocolate Chocolate Tiramisu. I have a lot of time on my hands, and love to cook, so it's only natural for me to do it. I collect recipes, cookbooks, and anything connected with food. And I love to experiment, making something a different way. Thanks again.

[lighthouse1958]

on 9/17/2009 My mother cooks and bakes like you do. I wish I had picked up on some of it. This sounds delicious, plus I love all the ingredients. I may try it out. 5*

[nancycarol]

on 9/16/2009 Thanks for your comment and rating on How to Make Chocolate chocolate Tiramisu. I like this recipe because for me, the espresso in the original recipe leaves a bad taste in my mouth.