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Silky Chocolate Ricotta Tiramisu Recipe

Silky Chocolate Ricotta Tiramisu Recipe


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  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 7 1x

Description

Silky chocolate ricotta tiramisu merges Italian dessert traditions with rich, creamy indulgence. Layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and smooth chocolate ricotta cream invite culinary explorers to savor each luxurious bite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 224 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi)
  • 1.5 cups (355 ml) ricotta cheese (preferably whole milk, drained if watery)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) mascarpone cheese
  • 1.5 cups (355 ml) strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup (40 g) dark chocolate, finely grated or melted (optional, for extra richness)
  • ¼ cup (40 g) dark chocolate, shaved or grated (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp (12 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsps (30 ml) coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (25 g) cocoa powder (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cream Mixture: Whisk ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract into a luxuriously smooth cream. Fold in grated dark chocolate to elevate the flavor complexity.
  2. Craft Coffee Liquid: Blend freshly brewed coffee, coffee liqueur, and granulated sugar until perfectly harmonized, creating an intensely aromatic coffee bath.
  3. Layer Foundation: Delicately dip ladyfingers into the coffee mixture, ensuring a quick yet thorough coating that doesn’t oversaturate the cookies. Arrange the first layer of soaked ladyfingers across the serving dish, creating a uniform base.
  4. Build First Cream Layer: Spread half of the chocolate ricotta cream evenly across the ladyfinger foundation, ensuring complete coverage and a smooth surface.
  5. Create Second Layer: Repeat the coffee-soaking process with remaining ladyfingers, positioning them carefully over the initial cream layer to form a second tier.
  6. Final Cream Application: Lavish the remaining chocolate ricotta cream over the second ladyfinger layer, smoothing the surface with a gentle, precise touch.
  7. Chill and Develop Flavors: Encase the tiramisu in plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify—overnight is ideal for maximum taste development.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Just before presentation, dust the surface with a delicate cocoa powder veil and sprinkle elegant dark chocolate shards. Serve in refined portions, ideally accompanied by a robust espresso or a complementary dessert wine.

Notes

  • Prevent Soggy Ladyfingers: Dip cookies quickly in coffee mixture, avoiding over-soaking to maintain their delicate texture and prevent a mushy consistency.
  • Achieve Creamy Perfection: Whisk ricotta and mascarpone thoroughly to eliminate lumps, creating a silky smooth chocolate cream with no grainy texture.
  • Temperature Matters: Use room temperature ingredients for smoother blending and more integrated flavors, especially when mixing ricotta and mascarpone.
  • Make-Ahead Magic: Refrigerate tiramisu for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and develop a rich, harmonious taste profile.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 7
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28 g
  • Sodium: 85 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 7 g
  • Cholesterol: 45 mg