Chocolate Chip Cookie Tiramisu
This chocolate chip cookie tiramisu is about to become your new favorite. With layers of coffee-soaked chocolate chip cookies and a luscious mascarpone filling, it’s a fun twist on the classic dessert and perfect for making ahead.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Chocolate Chip Cookies: You can use any chocolate chip cookies you like, here’s our chocolate chip cookie recipe if you want to make your own, but for this one we used store bought.
- Coffee: Strongly brewed coffee is essential for this recipe. Be sure to let it cool completely before dipping the ladyfingers. We used espresso powder (4 tbsp per 1 ½ cups water).
- Mascarpone: Make sure it’s cold from the fridge!
- Egg Yolks: They’re gently cooked over a double-boiler with some sugar.
- Sugar: The sweetness from the sugar balances the bitterness of the coffee.
- Heavy Cream: Whipped heavy cream is folded into the mascarpone mixture, creating a light and airy texture.
- Vanilla: We love using vanilla bean paste to get beautiful specks throughout the cream or a splash of vanilla extract.
- Cocoa Powder: A generous dusting on top adds a beautiful finish and enhances the overall flavor. Dutch-process or natural cocoa works.
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How to Make Tiramisu
01. Make the Creamy Filling
Gently cook the egg yolks and 1/2 cup of sugar over a double boiler. Whisk constantly until the mixture becomes thick and pale in color. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, then whisk in the mascarpone and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk the heavy cream and remaining sugar until stiff peaks. Fold into the mascarpone mixture.
02. Dip the Cookies
Dip the chocolate chip cookies in coffee and place them in a single layer onto the bottom of your pan.
03. Layer
Add half of the mascarpone mixture over the cookies and spread into an even layer. Add another layer of coffee-soaked cookies and spread the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
04. Chill and Serve
Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, dust with cocoa powder.
Can I make tiramisu ahead of time?
Yes! Tiramisu tastes even better when prepared in advance, as this allows the flavors to meld beautifully! It can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Dust with cocoa powder when ready to serve.
You can also freeze the tiramisu by wrapping it tightly in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Watch how we made it:
Chocolate Chip Cookie Tiramisu
Ingredients
- 4 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups strongly brewed coffee cooled
- 24-30 chocolate chip cookies
- cocoa powder for garnish
Instructions
- Set up a double boiler: Add 1–2 inches of water to a saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Place a heat-safe bowl on top, making sure the bottom of the bowl doesn’t touch the water.
- Add the egg yolks and 1/2 cup sugar to the bowl and whisk constantly until the mixture is thick and pale in color, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Then, whisk in the mascarpone and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and remaining 2 tbsp of sugar until stiff peaks. Add the whipped cream to the mascarpone mixture and fold until combined.
- Layer the tiramisu by dipping each chocolate chip cookie in the coffee for 5 seconds, then place them in a single layer in the bottom of an 8×8 or 9×9 pan.
- Add half of the mascarpone mixture over the cookies and spread into an even layer. Add another layer of coffee-soaked cookies and spread the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. When ready to serve, dust with cocoa powder.
