Tiramisu Hot Chocolate

Rich and thick French-style hot chocolate with espresso and mascarpone cream

📝 Ingredients

• 100 g mascarpone cheese (cold)
• 100 g whipping cream (cold)
• 25 g powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 470 g milk
• 280 g whipping cream or heavy cream
• 150 g dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate (finely chopped)
• 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
• ladyfingers (for dipping)
• cocoa powder (for dusting)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- Mascarpone Cream ---
2. 2Whip cream: In a small mixing bowl, add the mascarpone cheese, whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Use a hand mixer to beat until it becomes soft peaks. Set aside.
3. 3--- Hot Chocolate ---
4. 4Simmer: In a small saucepan, add the milk and whipping cream. Cover and heat the mixture on low-medium heat until it just comes to a simmer.
5. 5Melt chocolate: Add the chopped chocolate and espresso powder. Let it sit for 1-2 minutes and then stir until all the chocolate has melted.
6. 6Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into your mugs. Serve hot as the hot chocolate will thicken as it cools. Top with a dollop of mascarpone cream. Use a fine mesh sieve to dust cocoa powder on top of the cream. Garnish with ladyfingers.