Jul 14 2026

Chocolate Tiramisu Recipe

Time30m
Serves8

Layers of vanilla sponge cake brushed with coffee & dark rum syrup, filled with a sweetened chocolate-mascarpone mousse.

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Ingredients

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Chocolate Tiramisu Ingredients

Method

Directions for Chocolate Tiramisu

  1. 1

    Prepare the Coffee Syrup

    In a bowl, combine the brewed espresso and dark rum. Stir well and set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Make the Chocolate-Mascarpone Mousse

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.

  3. 3

    Whip the Cream

    In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the chocolate-mascarpone mixture until well combined.

  4. 4

    Assemble the Tiramisu

    Slice the vanilla sponge cake into layers. Dip each layer quickly into the coffee syrup, making sure not to soak them. Place the first layer in a serving dish.

  5. 5

    Layer the Mousse

    Spread a layer of the chocolate-mascarpone mousse over the soaked sponge. Repeat the process with remaining layers, finishing with the mousse on top.

  6. 6

    Chill and Serve

    Cover the tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle grated dark chocolate on top.