Chocolate Tiramisu Trifle

Ingredients


  • 6 large free range eggs, separated
  • 175g caster sugar
  • 750g mascarpone cheese
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 375g savoiardi di fonni or ladyfinger biscuits
  • 500ml espresso
  • Good splash of vin santo or Marsala
  • 450g dark chocolate, in large thich shavings (best quality)
  • 2 x 400g cans caramel or dulce de leche
  • Cocoa powder, to dust
  • 100g white chocolate, in large thick shavings
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  • YOU’LL NEED
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Trifle bowl (clear so layers are visible)
1
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until light and frothy. Mix in the mascarpone and vanilla until combined and set aside. In a clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until white and stiff. Add a large spoonful of the beaten egg whites to the egg yolk mixture and mix through. Add the rest of the egg whites and fold through gently.
2
Arrange the savoiardi di fonni or ladyfinger biscuits to the base of a trifle bowl. Soak them in the espresso and splash with a little vin santo or Marsala. Carefully spread a layer of the mascarpone mixture and sprinkle over a little of the dark chocolate shavings, then spread a few tablespoons of the caramel or dulce de leche.
3
Repeat with the rest of the ingredients, ending with a final layer of mascarpone mix. Dust with a little cocoa powder and decorate with the rest of the dark and the white chocolate shavings. Chill until ready to serve.