Tiramisu Hot Chocolate Delight (Printable Version)

A creamy blend of mascarpone, dark chocolate, and espresso with a cocoa-dusted finish and ladyfinger garnish.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Mascarpone Cream

01 - 100 g cold mascarpone cheese
02 - 100 g cold whipping cream
03 - 25 g powdered sugar
04 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Hot Chocolate

05 - 470 g milk
06 - 280 g whipping cream
07 - 150 g finely chopped dark or semi-sweet chocolate
08 - 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
09 - ladyfingers for dipping
10 - cocoa powder for dusting

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - In a mixing bowl, combine cold mascarpone cheese, cold whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Using a hand mixer, beat until soft peaks form. Set aside.
02 - In a small saucepan, combine milk and whipping cream. Heat over low-medium heat until just simmering, then remove from heat.
03 - Add chopped chocolate and instant espresso powder to the hot dairy mixture. Allow to sit for 1-2 minutes, then stir gently until chocolate has fully melted and mixture is smooth.
04 - Pour hot chocolate into mugs. Top each with a dollop of mascarpone cream. Dust with cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve and serve alongside ladyfingers for dipping.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Use cold ingredients for the mascarpone cream to achieve optimal whipping texture.