Chocolate Tiramisu – Sweet Easy Recipes That Feel Like a Hug in a Dish
I’ll be honest—this chocolate tiramisu has caused more forks to clash than any other dessert I’ve made. It’s that good. Creamy mascarpone, rich cocoa, and espresso-soaked ladyfingers, all layered up like they’re trying to outdo each other. I made it once for a small get-together, and now my friends ‘coincidentally’ show up every weekend asking if I’ve made it again.
If you’ve ever looked at a tiramisu and thought, ‘That looks like a pastry chef’s Everest,’ I promise—it’s not. We’re skipping the drama and keeping it doable. No raw eggs. No double boilers. Just simple steps and lots of chocolatey payoff. This recipe checks all the right boxes if you’re craving dessert easy recipes that look impressive but feel like a warm blanket.
We’re folding this tiramisu into the best kind of categories: air fryer desserts easy recipes (because why not chill it beside your other weeknight wonders), quick and easy recipes that don’t make you curse your grocery list, and yes, easy recipes for dinner’s happy ending. If chocolate milk had a fancy cousin that decided to be dessert, this would be it.
Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder, divided
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional, if you like your coffee sweet)
- 1 package (7 oz) ladyfinger biscuits
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Shaved dark chocolate for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the coffee or espresso and let it cool to room temperature. Stir in 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and sugar if using.
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until it starts to hold soft peaks.
- In another bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in the whipped cream.
- Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee briefly—just enough to soak but not fall apart.
- Layer half the soaked ladyfingers in an 8x8-inch dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone mixture over the top. Dust with a bit of cocoa powder.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight. Dust with remaining cocoa and sprinkle shaved chocolate on top before serving.