Description
Sweet layers of Italian-inspired tiramisu eclair cake blend creamy mascarpone and delicate coffee-soaked ladyfingers into a luxurious dessert. Rich flavors and elegant textures invite you to savor each delightful bite of this irresistible French-Italian fusion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) room temperature mascarpone cheese
- 15 chocolate graham crackers
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
Coffee and Flavor Ingredients:
- 3 teaspoons instant coffee
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, divided
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) dark chocolate covered espresso beans, chopped
Sweetener:
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Infuse heavy whipping cream with instant coffee, letting it sit for 5 minutes to develop rich, aromatic notes.
- Whip the coffee-infused cream using a handheld mixer with whisk attachment until it begins to gain volume and texture.
- Incorporate powdered sugar and cocoa powder, continuing to mix until the cream forms stiff, luxurious peaks.
- Gently fold mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream mixture, ensuring a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Prepare the casserole dish by creating an initial layer of chocolate graham crackers, carefully breaking pieces to cover the entire bottom surface.
- Spread a generous layer of the coffee-mascarpone cream over the graham crackers, creating an even, delicate coating.
- Repeat the layering process, alternating graham crackers and cream mixture, building three distinct layers for optimal texture and flavor.
- Complete the dessert by dusting the top layer with a fine sifting of cocoa powder for an elegant finish.
- Garnish with chopped chocolate-covered espresso beans, adding a delightful crunch and intense coffee accent.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set, ensuring a perfectly chilled dessert.
- Serve directly from the refrigerator, keeping the cake covered to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Choosing the right coffee is crucial for a rich, authentic tiramisu flavor, so opt for high-quality instant espresso powder for maximum taste intensity.
- When whipping cream, start at a low speed and gradually increase to prevent splattering and achieve a smooth, stable consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, swap chocolate graham crackers with gluten-free chocolate wafers or almond flour-based cookies to maintain the dessert’s structure.
- Chocolate-covered espresso beans can be replaced with dark chocolate shavings or cocoa nibs for those wanting a milder coffee crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg