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.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brewed espresso
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3.5 ounces dark chocolate , broken into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons Marsala wine or rum , Optional
- 2 eggs yolks
- 4 teaspoons white sugar
- 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
- 0.75 cups heavy cream
Instructions
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1
Combine espresso and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
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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.
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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.
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4
Stir mascarpone cheese into marsala mixture.
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5
Combine chocolate mixture with mascarpone mixture. Cool to room temperature.
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6
Whip heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
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7
Fold half of whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture.
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8
Fold second half of whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
Nutrition Facts
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