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Creamy Chocolate Tiramisu

By: Rosemary Published: December 21, 2016 Updated on: March 13, 2023

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This deliciously creamy Chocolate Tiramisu is made with Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream Tiramisu, a rich and deliciously indulgent dessert. It can be made as a parfait or in a baking dish, both are creamy and chocolatey and make the perfect after dinner dessert.

Tiramisu in a glass.

I posted this Chocolate Pastry Cream just over a month ago. I had friends come over dinner and as we all know you can’t have dinner without dessert. I wanted something fast and easy. And we all loved it!

Tiramisu is a quick and easy dessert to put together, it does need some chilling time so it is the perfect make ahead no bake dessert. For birthdays or get togethers you can’t go wrong with a Tiramisu Layer Cake or even A Pistachio Tiramisu or one of our favorites is a Tiramisu no bake Cheesecake!

Table of Contents

  • Recipe Ingredients
  • Why use whole cream?
  • How to make a Chocolate Tiramisu
      • For the Tiramisu Parfait
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  • Where did Tiramisu originate?
  • Can I add alcohol to the dessert?
  • How to store it?
  • Creamy Chocolate Tiramisu
    • Ingredients US CustomaryMetric 1x2x3x
      • FOR THE CLASSIC CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU
      • *Chocolate Pastry Cream
      • FOR CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU PARFAIT
    • Instructions 
      • TO MAKE BOTH PAN AND PARFAIT TIRAMISU
      • FOR PAN CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU
      • FOR CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU PARFAIT
    • Notes
    • Nutrition

Recipe Ingredients

  • Ladyfingers –  also known as savoiardi
  • Coffee – strong coffee (espresso) or even chocolate milk
  • Chocolate pastry cream – see above link
  • Mascarpone cheese – room temperature
  • Cream – whole, whipping or heavy cream at least 30% fat content
  • Chocolate – shaved or grated milk or dark chocolate

For room temperature remove from the fridge 45-60 minutes before using.

Why use whole cream?

Whole/heavy/whipping cream should have at least 30% fat. Don’t use anything less or it won’t thicken properly and won’t taste the same. 

How to make a Chocolate Tiramisu

Make Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream early in the morning and let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Remove it from the fridge and give it a whisk or use an electric mixer to bring back the creaminess, then gently fold in a little mascarpone at a time until smooth. If the mixture is too thick then add a small amount of fresh cream.

Place the coffee or chocolate milk in a shallow dish.

Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream Tiramisu, an easy Italian Dessert recipe, made with lady fingers, chocolate and cream. Delicate & Delicious.

In the baking dish place lady fingers that have been dipped but not soaked in the coffee in a single row, Top with some pastry cream, the amount depends on if you want two or three layers.

Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream Tiramisu, an easy Italian Dessert recipe, made with lady fingers, chocolate and cream. Delicate & Delicious.

If you want it even richer, then add a layer of whipped cream on top of the pastry cream. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or even better over night. Top with chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream Tiramisu, an easy Italian Dessert recipe, made with lady fingers, chocolate and cream. Delicate & Delicious.

For the Tiramisu Parfait

To make a Tiramisu parfait, repeat as above for the pastry cream and mascarpone. Whip the cream until stiff peaks appear.

Use five medium sized glasses, on the bottom of every glass spoon some pastry cream, then a dipped halved lady finger cookie, top with some whipped cream, continue with the layers, pastry cream, dipped lady finger and whipped cream.

Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or even overnight. Garnish with chocolate shavings or dust with unsweetened cocoa powder before serving.

Using a vegetable peeler is an easy way to make chocolate shavings.

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    Where did Tiramisu originate?

    The origins of Tiramisu are actually unknown as pretty well every region in Italy claims it as their invention! In fact a small dispute started between Tuscany, Piedmont, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto.

    There are many stories that started on how this dessert came about, but the official version places the origin of tiramisu in the seventeenth century in Siena. Some pastry chefs, decided to prepare a dessert to celebrate the arrival of the Grand Duke of Tuscany Cosimo de Medici.

    They wanted it to reflect his personality. It had to be stunning and very tasty, but they wanted simple ingredients. But most importantly it had to be rich and decadent. And that is how Tiramisu came about. And rightly named Pick me Up.

    Can I add alcohol to the dessert?

    Yes you can add a little, I would suggest a tablespoon or two, such as baileys, brandy, dark rum, a coffee liqueur or even a teaspoon of vanilla extract if you prefer will work. I would suggest adding it with the mascarpone.

    How to store it?

    The Italian dessert should be kept in the fridge in an airtight container or well covered with plastic wrap, it will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge. Because it container pastry cream, I don’t really suggest freezing.

    Parfaits are not very popular here in Italy so I knew my friends would love it. And love it they did. With the Chocolate Pastry Cream giving the Tiramisu a very delicate taste.

    Two glasses of the dessert.

    The kind of dessert we need anytime, fast, easy and really delicious. Whichever way you decide to serve this Italian Chocolate Tiramisu as a classic Tiramisu in a pan or as a Parfait. I hope you enjoy it!

    Two glasses of the dessert.

    Creamy Chocolate Tiramisu

    Rosemary Molloy
    This deliciously creamy Chocolate Tiramisu is made with Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream Tiramisu, a rich and deliciously indulgent dessert.
    4 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 5 servings
    Calories 541 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    FOR THE CLASSIC CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU

    • 1½ cups chocolate pastry cream*
    • ½ cup mascarpone cheese
    • 1 cup cream heavy/whole or whipping cream (optional)

    *Chocolate Pastry Cream

    • 16 -24 ladyfingers (more or less)
    • ¼-½ cup coffee or chocolate milk
    • 3-4 tablespoons chocolate shavings for decorating (or unsweetened cocoa dutch processed powder)

    FOR CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU PARFAIT

    • 10 lady fingers (more or less)
    • ¼ cup coffee or chocolate milk
    • 1½-2 cups cream heavy/whole or whipping cream
    • 3-4 tablespoons chocolate shavings for decorating (or unsweetened cocoa dutch processed powder)

    Instructions
     

    TO MAKE BOTH PAN AND PARFAIT TIRAMISU

    • Make Italian Chocolate Pastry Cream early in the morning and let it sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Remove it from the fridge and give it a whisk or use an electric mixer to bring back the creaminess, then gently fold in a little mascarpone at a time until smooth. If the mixture is too thick then add a small amount of fresh cream.  
    • If making a layer with whipped cream then whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
    • Place the coffee or chocolate milk in a shallow dish.

    FOR PAN CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU

    • In a baking dish approximately 8×6 inches (21x16cm) place lady fingers that have been dipped but not soaked in the coffee in a single row, Top with some pastry cream, the amount depends on if you want two or three layers. So use either half or one third.
    • If you want it even richer, then add a layer of whipped cream on top of the pastry cream. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or even better over night. Top with chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder before serving. Enjoy!

    FOR CHOCOLATE TIRAMISU PARFAIT

    • To make a Tiramisu parfait, repeat as above for the pastry cream and mascarpone. Whip the cream until stiff peaks appear.
    • Use five medium sized glasses, on the bottom of every glass spoon some pastry cream, then a dipped halved lady finger cookie, top with some whipped cream, continue with the layers, pastry cream, dipped lady finger and whipped cream.
    • Cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or even overnight. Garnish with chocolate shavings or dust with unsweetened cocoa powder before serving.

    Notes

    Using a vegetable peeler is an easy way to make chocolate shavings.
    You can add alcohol to the recipe, I would suggest a tablespoon or two, such as baileys, brandy, dark rum, a coffee liqueur or even a teaspoon of vanilla extract if you prefer will work. I would suggest adding it with the mascarpone.
    The Italian dessert should be kept in the fridge in an airtight container or well covered with plastic wrap, it will keep for 2-3 days in the fridge. Because it container pastry cream, I don’t really suggest freezing.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 10gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1641IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 2mg
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      1. iraj says

        March 31, 2022 at 3:36 am

        easy, and delicious I will try to make it later very soon.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          April 1, 2022 at 5:32 pm

          Hi Iraj, thanks so much, let me know how it goes.

          Reply
      2. Elisabeth says

        July 20, 2017 at 9:32 pm

        4 stars
        Thank you for sharing. I will definitely try to make it later.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          July 20, 2017 at 10:49 pm

          Thanks Elisabeth, hope you enjoy it!

          Reply
      3. Elena Reinisch says

        December 30, 2016 at 11:23 pm

        Fast, easy, and delicious! Love it!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          January 1, 2017 at 6:41 pm

          Thanks Elena, Happy New Year.

          Reply
      4. Elaine Gordon says

        December 29, 2016 at 3:52 pm

        5 stars
        This looks incredible!

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          January 1, 2017 at 6:43 pm

          Thanks Elaine hope you enjoy it.

          Reply
      5. Ann says

        December 24, 2016 at 4:04 pm

        Yum! This would definitely be gone in a second in my house. Definitely will make in the New Year. Thanks for the picture. I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2017.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          December 24, 2016 at 10:23 pm

          Hi Ann, thanks I hope you enjoy it. And a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family too. 🙂

          Reply
      6. Kirsten says

        December 23, 2016 at 3:37 am

        Oh my goodness this looks so scrumptious!
        I’ve got some mascarpone kicking around in my fridge that would be perfect for this!
        Thanks for the chocolate milk idea. Since I’m not a coffee drinker I’m always at a loss.

        Reply
        • Rosemary says

          December 23, 2016 at 7:55 am

          Hi Kristen, thanks let me know how you liked it. Have a wonderful Christmas.

          Reply

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