Description
Silky tiramisu mousse brings Italian dessert magic to your table with minimal effort. Rich espresso and mascarpone layers create a delightful dessert you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- ½ cup (113 g) mascarpone cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) coffee liqueur (optional, like Kahlua)
- ½ tsp (2 g) cocoa powder, for dusting
- Ladyfingers or chocolate shavings, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Whip Cream: Whisk heavy cream in a large bowl until soft, billowy peaks form, then reserve the fluffy mixture for later incorporation.
- Mascarpone Mixture: Blend mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar, infusing with vanilla extract, espresso, and coffee liqueur to create a rich, complex flavor profile.
- Combine and Layer: Gently fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, maintaining its delicate airiness, then carefully transfer the silky mousse into serving glasses using a spoon or piping bag.
- Finishing Touches: Elegantly dust cocoa powder across the surface, then garnish with crumbled ladyfingers, chocolate shavings, or additional coffee-soaked ladyfinger pieces.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the tiramisu mousse for at least 30 minutes, allowing flavors to harmonize and texture to set, then serve chilled for a decadent dessert experience.
Notes
- Whip with Precision: Use cold heavy cream and chilled mixing bowl to achieve perfect, stable whipped cream peaks without over-beating.
- Flavor Balance: Adjust espresso and coffee liqueur quantities to control intensity, ensuring the coffee notes complement rather than overpower the creamy mascarpone base.
- Folding Technique: Use a spatula with gentle, circular motions when combining whipped cream and mascarpone mixture to preserve the light, airy mousse texture and prevent deflation.
- Chilling Strategy: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) for deeper flavor development and firmer texture, allowing ingredients to meld completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg