Chocolate Tiramisu

Instructions

1. 1

   Separate the egg yolks from the whites. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture is pale and creamy.

2. 2

   Add the mascarpone cheese to the egg yolk mixture and gently fold until smooth.

3. 3

   Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in the microwave. Allow it to cool slightly.

4. 4

   In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture.

5. 5

   Dip each ladyfinger into the coffee liqueur quickly, ensuring they are not too soggy.

6. 6

   Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of a serving dish.

7. 7

   Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

8. 8

   Drizzle half of the melted chocolate over the mascarpone layer.

9. 9

   Repeat the layers with the remaining ladyfingers, mascarpone mixture, and melted chocolate.

10. 10

    Dust the top with cocoa powder.

11. 11

    Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours or overnight to set before serving.