Tiramisu Chocolate Mousse |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, broken into small pieces |
2 tablespoons marsala wine or rum (optional) |
2 egg yolks |
4 teaspoons white sugar |
2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese |
3/4 cup heavy cream |
Directions:
1. Combine espresso and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
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.
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.
4. Stir mascarpone cheese into marsala mixture.
5. Combine chocolate mixture with mascarpone mixture. Cool to room temperature.
6. Whip heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Fold half of whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture.
8. Fold second half of whipped cream into chocolate mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
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