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Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu

Chocolate and Espresso Mascarpone Tiramisu

Espresso tinged sponge cake and mascarpone layers topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12

Equipment

  • an electric mixer
  • a 10x7 rectangular ceramic pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 hot milk sponge cake (recipe below)
  • ¼ cup each granulated sugar and water
  • 2 tsp. instant espresso
  • 14 ounces softened mascarpone cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate shavings

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 cup bittersweet chocolate shavings

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the hot milk sponge cake. Cut the cake into two layers, and then cut each layer into pieces, so that you have pieces to fit your serving dish. You will need cake for three layers. You may have some leftover cake to save for another use.
  • In a small saucepan, simmer together the espresso powder, sugar, and water. Set it aside.
  • In a bowl, stir together the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Stir in the chocolate shavings. Set aside.
  • In the bottom of your 10x7 pan, place the first layer of your cake. Brush it all over with the espresso mixture. Spread this with a third of the mascarpone mixture. Repeat this with two more layers.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the cream until it's well whipped. Beat in the vanilla and sugar. Spread this all over the top of the tiramisu and add then sprinkle on the chocolate shavings. Serve right away or chill for later.
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