tiramisu chocolate mousse

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons brewed espresso
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 3 1/2 ounces dark chocolate, broken into small pieces
• 2 tablespoons or (optional)
• 2 egg yolks
• 4 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
• 3/4 cup heavy cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 45 mins


• combine espresso and butter in the top of a double boiler over simmering water.
• place dark chocolate pieces in the espresso mixture; cook without stirring until chocolate starts to melt, about 3 minutes. whisk chocolate and espresso mixture until well combined. remove from heat and set aside.
• combine , egg yolks, and sugar in a saucepan over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until frothy and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. remove from heat.
• stir mascarpone cheese into mixture.
• combine chocolate mixture with mascarpone mixture. cool to room temperature.
• whip heavy cream in a bowl until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
• fold half of whipped cream into cooled chocolate mixture.
• fold second half of whipped cream into chocolate mixture. cover with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.