Description
Chocolate Ricotta Tiramisu is a no-bake, egg-free twist on the classic Italian dessert. It combines creamy ricotta, dark chocolate, and espresso-soaked ladyfingers for a rich yet simple treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1½ cups whole milk ricotta
1 cup mascarpone (or substitute with more ricotta)
½ cup powdered sugar (adjust to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
3–4 oz dark or semisweet chocolate, melted and cooled (or 2–3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder)
Optional: 2 tbsp coffee liqueur or dark rum
20–24 savoiardi (ladyfinger) cookies
¾ cup strong brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
1 tbsp coffee liqueur or dark rum (optional)
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Optional: dark chocolate shavings or curls
Instructions
- In a food processor or with a hand mixer, blend ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional liqueur until smooth.
- Add the cooled, melted chocolate (or cocoa powder) and blend until fully incorporated.
- In a shallow bowl, mix espresso and optional liqueur. Quickly dip each ladyfinger (1–2 seconds per side) and layer them in an 8×8-inch dish.
- Spread half of the chocolate ricotta cream over the first layer of ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and top with the remaining cream.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and top with chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
Use all ricotta for a lighter version if mascarpone is unavailable.
Fold in whipped cream for a fluffier, richer cream layer.
To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free ladyfingers.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 4 days; not suitable for freezing.
For a kid-friendly or alcohol-free version, simply omit the liqueur.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of dish)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
