Description
This chocolate mousse tiramisu layers espresso-soaked ladyfingers with creamy mascarpone filling and airy dark chocolate mousse for a rich yet light no-bake dessert. Chilled overnight, the flavors become even deeper, making it perfect for entertaining or special occasions.
Ingredients
24 ladyfingers
1 cup brewed espresso, cooled
16 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
2 cups heavy cream, cold
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
6 ounces dark chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
2 large eggs, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk the egg yolks with half of the sugar until pale and slightly thickened.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract to the yolk mixture and mix until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another clean bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue beating until glossy.
- Fold half of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until smooth and fully combined.
- Stir the melted dark chocolate into the remaining whipped cream, then gently fold in the whipped egg whites to create a light chocolate mousse.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso and arrange them in a single layer at the bottom of a rectangular dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers.
- Spread the chocolate mousse evenly over the mascarpone layer.
- Repeat with another layer of espresso-dipped ladyfingers and finish with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set.
- Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
Add a splash of coffee liqueur to the espresso for deeper flavor.
Use bittersweet chocolate for a more intense chocolate taste.
Fold extra whipped cream into the mousse for a lighter texture.
Add shaved chocolate between layers for extra richness.
Top with chocolate curls or espresso powder for a decorative finish.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 1 month and thaw overnight before serving.
Dip ladyfingers quickly to avoid soggy layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
