Description
A rich and creamy tiramisu tart with layers of chocolate crust, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and mascarpone filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the chocolate crust:
- 24 chocolate sandwich cookies, finely crushed
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the mascarpone filling:
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- For the coffee layer:
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 18 to 20 ladyfingers
- For topping:
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ounce dark chocolate, finely grated (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- In a medium bowl, mix the crushed chocolate cookies with melted butter until the mixture looks like wet crumbs.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a tart pan.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, then let the crust cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until light and fluffy.
- In a shallow bowl, stir together the cooled espresso and granulated sugar.
- Dip each ladyfinger quickly into the coffee mixture, making sure not to soak them too long.
- Spread a layer of mascarpone filling over the cooled crust.
- Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers over the filling.
- Add another layer of mascarpone filling and smooth the top.
- Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone filling.
- Cover and chill for at least 6 hours, or until fully set.
- Before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder and top with finely grated dark chocolate if desired.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Make sure the espresso or coffee is cooled before dipping the ladyfingers.
- Do not over-soak the ladyfingers to prevent a soggy tart.
- Chill for at least 6 hours for best results.
- Grated dark chocolate adds extra richness but is optional.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking, Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: tiramisu tart, mascarpone tart dessert, espresso dessert recipe, chocolate crust tart, ladyfinger dessert, coffee cream tart