Description
Rich chocolatey depths meet classic Italian elegance in Chocolate Ricotta Tiramisu, a dessert that dances between traditional comfort and modern sophistication. Creamy layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and velvety chocolate ricotta cream promise pure indulgence you’ll savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Decadent Chocolate Ricotta Tiramisu
Main Ingredients:
- 2–24 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese (preferably whole milk, drained if watery)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
Chocolate and Coffee Components:
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup dark chocolate, finely grated or melted (optional, for extra richness)
- ¼ cup dark chocolate, shaved or grated (for garnish)
- 1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious chocolate ricotta mixture by whisking ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until silky smooth. Incorporate grated dark chocolate for an intense flavor profile.
- Create a robust coffee bath by blending freshly brewed coffee, coffee liqueur, and granulated sugar until completely integrated.
- Swiftly immerse each ladyfinger into the aromatic coffee mixture, ensuring a light yet thorough coating without waterlogging the delicate cookies.
- Construct the first architectural layer by carefully placing the coffee-kissed ladyfingers across the base of your serving dish, creating a uniform foundation.
- Generously spread half of the chocolate ricotta cream across the ladyfinger base, ensuring an even distribution that covers every corner.
- Repeat the soaking process with the remaining ladyfingers, creating a second cookie layer atop the initial cream surface.
- Lavishly apply the remaining chocolate ricotta cream, smoothing the top with a gentle, precise motion.
- Seal the tiramisu with plastic wrap and allow it to rest and meld flavors in the refrigerator for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Just before serving, enhance the dessert by dusting the surface with a delicate veil of cocoa powder and scattering elegant shards of dark chocolate.
- Present the tiramisu in elegant portions, accompanied by a steaming espresso or a complementary dessert wine.
Notes
- Ensure ricotta is at room temperature for smoother blending and creamier texture.
- Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for intense, rich flavor profiles.
- Quickly dip ladyfingers to prevent them from becoming soggy and maintaining a delicate structure.
- For gluten-free version, substitute ladyfingers with gluten-free alternatives or almond sponge cake slices.
- Dairy-free adaptation possible by using coconut mascarpone and cashew ricotta alternatives.
- Cold ingredients create lumpy cream, so gently warm mascarpone and ricotta before mixing.
- Make ahead and store in refrigerator up to 3 days for deeper flavor development.
- Control coffee strength based on personal preference – lighter or stronger soak options available.
- Add orange zest or espresso powder for unexpected depth and complexity in chocolate cream.
- Avoid over-mixing to maintain light, airy texture of chocolate ricotta cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg