Description
Italian classic “Chocolate Ricotta Tiramisu” elevates traditional dessert with rich cocoa and creamy ricotta layers. Silky mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and dark chocolate shavings create an indulgent finale you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese (whole milk, drained if watery)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
Chocolate and Coffee Components:
- 1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (for cream)
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (for dusting)
- ¼ cup dark chocolate, finely grated or melted
- ¼ cup dark chocolate, shaved or grated (for garnish)
Additional Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a velvety chocolate ricotta mixture by whisking ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until luxuriously smooth. Gently incorporate melted dark chocolate for an intensified flavor profile.
- Prepare an aromatic coffee soak by blending freshly brewed coffee, coffee liqueur, and granulated sugar until completely integrated.
- Swiftly immerse each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture, avoiding oversaturation. Create the first layer by carefully positioning the delicately soaked ladyfingers across the base of your serving dish.
- Distribute half of the chocolate ricotta cream evenly over the ladyfinger foundation, ensuring complete coverage.
- Repeat the layering process with another set of coffee-drenched ladyfingers, followed by the remaining chocolate ricotta cream.
- Seal the tiramisu with plastic wrap and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, permitting the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Prior to serving, generously dust the surface with cocoa powder and adorn with elegant dark chocolate shavings.
- Present in elegant squares or delicate individual portions, accompanied by a robust espresso or a complementary dessert wine.
Notes
- Prevent soggy ladyfingers by dipping them quickly in coffee mixture, just enough to absorb liquid without falling apart.
- Ensure ricotta is smooth by using room temperature cheese and beating thoroughly to eliminate lumps for a silky texture.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting ricotta with cashew cream and mascarpone with coconut cream for a vegan alternative.
- Control sweetness by adjusting powdered sugar gradually, tasting as you mix to achieve perfect balance without overwhelming chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg