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Easy Irish Coffee Tiramisu

This luscious Irish Coffee Tiramisu combines smooth chocolate, strong coffee, and a soft boozy finish, making it an elegant and crowd-pleasing dessert that comes together in under 30 minutes of active time.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Irish, Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chocolate mascarpone filling
  • 4 pieces Egg yolks Use fresh, refrigerated eggs.
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Granulated sugar.
  • 2 oz Milk chocolate Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa powder Sifted to avoid lumps.
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Pure vanilla extract.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Cold, full-fat cream for stable whipped peaks.
  • 8 oz Mascarpone Use high-quality mascarpone for best texture.
For the coffee soak and assembly
  • 16 oz Espresso Strong brewed espresso or very strong coffee.
  • 1 tsp Instant coffee powder Dissolved in espresso to boost flavor.
  • 8 oz Ladyfingers Firm and dry, to absorb coffee without falling apart.
  • 3 oz Irish cream For drizzling on top before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar together in a medium bowl until pale and creamy.
  2. Melt the milk chocolate gently in a double boiler or microwave, then let cool slightly.
  3. Fold melted chocolate into the egg-yellow and sugar mixture.
  4. Sift the cocoa powder, then fold into the chocolate mixture along with vanilla.
  5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold in the mascarpone.
  6. Combine the whipped cream and mascarpone mixture with the chocolate mixture, folding gently until smooth.
Assembly
  1. Brew the espresso and dissolve instant coffee in it, allow it to cool slightly.
  2. Quickly dip the ladyfingers in the espresso mixture and layer them in a 9x9 dish.
  3. Spread half of the chocolate-mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  4. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with remaining chocolate mixture.
  5. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  6. Before serving, drizzle Irish cream over the top and dust with cocoa powder.

Notes

The flavors improve with time, making it a great make-ahead dessert. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.