Bitter Chocolate Tiramisu
A rich, layered dessert balancing the bitterness of dark chocolate with creamy mascarpone and espresso. This Italian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs dark chocolate (70% cacao), espresso coffee, mascarpone cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 cup, chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao)
- 1 cup, cooled espresso coffee
- 1 cup, softened mascarpone cheese
- 4, large eggs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1/2 cup sifted cocoa powder
- 12, softened Ladyfingers
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Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 1 cup chopped dark chocolate (70% cacao) in a double boiler over low heat, stirring until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk 4 eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (if using) until pale and thickened.
- Step 3: Fold 1 cup softened mascarpone cheese into the egg mixture until fully incorporated.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup cooled espresso coffee to the mixture, stirring until smooth. Pour into a 9-inch tart pan.
- Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk 1/2 cup sifted cocoa powder with 1/4 cup espresso coffee until smooth. Spread evenly over the chocolate layer.
- Step 6: Top with 12 softened Ladyfingers, then refrigerate for 4 hours. Serve chilled.
