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Thanksgiving Hot Chocolate Tiramisu Recipe

4.8 from 110 reviews

This Thanksgiving Hot Chocolate Tiramisu is a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for the holiday season and winter gatherings. It combines rich hot chocolate-soaked ladyfingers with a creamy mascarpone filling infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with whipped cream and marshmallows for a festive finish.

Ingredients

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Hot Chocolate

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 (7-ounce) package ladyfingers

Mascarpone Filling

  • 1 (8-ounce) package mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1 (8-ounce) container heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Garnish

  • Whipped cream
  • Mini marshmallows
  • Cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Hot Chocolate: Heat 2 cups of milk in a saucepan over medium heat until warm but not boiling. Whisk in 1/2 cup hot cocoa mix, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg until everything is completely dissolved. Pour this mixture into a shallow dish for dipping.
  2. Make Mascarpone Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened mascarpone cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  3. Whip the Cream: Chill a separate mixing bowl in the freezer for 10-15 minutes or refrigerator for 30 minutes. Pour the 8-ounce container of chilled heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and whip until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, ensuring a light, fluffy filling.
  4. Assemble Tiramisu Layers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger (about 1 to 2 seconds per side) into the warm hot chocolate mixture, making sure not to soak too long to avoid sogginess. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8×8-inch dish.
  5. Add Mascarpone Filling: Spread half of the mascarpone mixture evenly over the ladyfingers in the dish.
  6. Repeat Layers: Dip the remaining ladyfingers in the hot chocolate mixture as before and layer them over the mascarpone filling. Then spread the remaining mascarpone filling evenly over the second ladyfinger layer.
  7. Chill and Set: Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set firmly.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder and add whipped cream and mini marshmallows to enhance flavor and presentation.

Notes

  • Do not soak ladyfingers for too long to prevent sogginess; a quick dip is sufficient.
  • Chilling the bowl before whipping the cream helps achieve stiff peaks more easily.
  • This dessert is best made a day ahead to allow flavors to develop fully.
  • Use good quality mascarpone for the best flavor and texture.
  • Store leftover tiramisu covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days.

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