Chocolate Hazelnut Tiramisu
A rich, decadent twist on tiramisu with dark chocolate, hazelnuts, and a creamy mascarpone base. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, layers Ladyfingers, Mascarpone cheese, Dark chocolate into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. 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
- 12 Ladyfingers
- 1 cup Mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup, chopped Dark chocolate
- 2 tbsp Cognac
- 1/4 cup, chopped Hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 3 Egg yolks
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1/4 cup Milk
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, beat 3 egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1/4 cup milk and 1 cup mascarpone cheese, mixing until smooth.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, melt 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate with 2 tbsp cognac over low heat. Let cool slightly.
- Step 3: Dip 12 ladyfingers in the mascarpone mixture, then layer in a serving dish. Spread half the chocolate mixture over the ladyfingers, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts and 1/4 cup cocoa powder.
- Step 4: Repeat with another layer of ladyfingers and chocolate mixture. Chill for 2 hours before serving.
