We don’t drink coffee, but we love tiramisu. Chocolate Tiramisu is the perfect solution. It’s got all the light, creamy flavor of the original, with an emphasis on chocolate instead of coffee.

It’s also easier to make than you may think, but allow a day in advance because it needs to be refrigerated overnight. Trust me, it’s worth the wait!

It’s beautiful, and the best part is that it tastes even better than it looks!

It’s so good!

Easy Step-By-Step Instructions for Chocolate Tiramisu

Melted Chocolate for Chocolate Tiramisu — In a small dish, combine 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract, a dash of salt, and 1 cup hot water. Allow to stand for 10 minutes, and then whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is combined. Set aside to cool.

Egg whites for Chocolate Tiramisu — In a very clean glass or metal mixing bowl, beat 4 egg whites with a dash of salt until stiff peaks form.

Whipping cream for Chocolate Tiramisu — In another mixing bowl, beat 2 cups heavy whipping cream with ¼ cup sugar and 1½ teaspoons vanilla until stiff. You can use the same beaters from the egg whites – no need to wash.

Egg yolks and sugar for Chocolate Tiramisu Recipe — Place 4 egg yolks in double boiler bowl, and whisk in ¼ cup sugar. Place bowl over simmering water, making sure water doesn’t touch the bowl.

Cooked egg yolks for Chocolate Tiramisu — Whisk constantly for 5 minutes, until light and foamy. Remove bowl from double boiler, and continue to whisk for one more minute.

Mascarpone cheese for Chocolate Tiramisu — In a large mixing bowl, combine 16 ounces mascarpone cheese with yolk mixture, and beat on medium speed until completely mixed. Again, you can use the beaters without washing them.

Filling for Chocolate Tiramisu — Mix in whipped cream, and …

Cream filling for Chocolate Tiramisu — … then gently fold in egg whites.

Dipping ladyfingers in chocolate for Chocolate TiramisuTiramisu — Start assembling the tiramisu as follows. Completely, but quickly, submerge half of the ladyfinger cookies (about 20) in chocolate mixture. They’re like sponges, absorbing a lot, so don’t let them sit in the chocolate.

Chocolate ladyfingers for Chocolate Tiramisu — Then arrange in bottom of 13 x 9 inch dish.

Assembling Chocolate Tiramisu — Spread with half of the mascarpone cream mixture, and smooth evenly.

Chocolate Tiramisu — Cover, and refrigerate for at least two hours.

Dusting Chocolate Tiramisu with cocoa — Sift 2 tablespoons cocoa powder over top.

Making Chocolate Curls for Chocolate Tiramisu — To make chocolate curls for garnish, simply scrape a vegetable peeler along the edge of a piece of sweetened chocolate (either milk or dark).

Bite of homemade Chocolate Tiramisu — DELICIOUS!

Free Printable Recipe for Chocolate Tiramisu

Chocolate Tiramisu

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Servings 15

Ingredients

1 cup hot almost boiling water
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 teaspoons vanilla extract divided
40-45 ladyfinger cookies
4 egg separated
½ cup granulated sugar divided
16 ounces mascarpone cheese
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt divided
2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder
3 tablespoons chocolate curls optional for garnish

Instructions

In a small dish, combine 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract, dash salt, and hot water. Let sit for 10 minutes, and then whisk until chocolate is melted and mixture is combined. Set aside to cool.
In a very clean glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites with a dash of salt until stiff peaks form.
In another mixing bowl, beat whipping cream with ¼ cup sugar and 1½ teaspoons vanilla until stiff. You can use the same beaters from the egg whites – no need to wash.
Place egg yolks in double boiler bowl, and whisk in ¼ cup sugar. Place bowl over simmering water, making sure water doesn’t touch the bowl. Whisk constantly for 5 minutes, until light and foamy. Remove bowl from double boiler, and continue to whisk for one more minute.
In a large mixing bowl, combine mascarpone with yolk mixture, and beat on medium speed until completely mixed. Again, you can use the beaters without washing them. Mix in whipped cream, and then gently fold in egg whites.
Start assembling the tiramisu as follows. Completely submerge half of the ladyfinger cookies in chocolate mixture and arrange in bottom of 13 x 9 inch dish. Spread with half of the mascarpone cream mixture and smooth evenly. Repeat layers with the rest of the lady fingers, and then the remaining cream mixture. Cover, and refrigerate for two hours.
Sift cocoa powder over top, cover tightly, and refrigerate several more hours or overnight.
When ready to serve, cut into squares with a sharp knife, wiping it after each cut. Garnish with chocolate shavings.