Description
This Salted Caramel Chocolate Tiramisu is a decadent twist on the classic dessert. Layers of espresso-soaked chocolate sponge, creamy mascarpone, salted caramel, and shortbread crumbs create a luxurious treat that’s perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Sponge:
- 110g self-raising flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 30g cocoa powder
- 15g cornflour
- 90g caster sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 165ml full-fat milk (room temperature)
- 1 tsp distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 35ml flavorless oil
For the Espresso Soak:
- 20g instant espresso powder
- 450ml hot water
- 150ml optional liqueur (dark rum, whiskey, or Irish cream)
For the Layers:
- 100g shortbread biscuits, coarsely crushed
- 250g full-fat mascarpone (room temperature)
- 600ml double cream (room temperature)
- 3 tbsp icing sugar (sifted)
- 225g salted caramel or dulce de leche
- 1 tsp fleur de sel or flaky sea salt
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 170ºC fan (340ºF) and prepare a 20×31.5 cm (8×12.5 inch) cake tin.
- Mix milk, vinegar, vanilla, and oil. Set aside for 5 minutes.
- Combine flour, baking powder, cocoa, cornflour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Gradually add the wet mixture, whisking until smooth.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, then cool completely before slicing into 12 rectangles.
- Prepare the espresso soak by dissolving espresso powder in hot water. Add liqueur if desired. Cool.
- Warm salted caramel and stir in sea salt. Set aside.
- Whip mascarpone, cream, and icing sugar to stiff peaks.
- Layer espresso-soaked sponge rectangles, mascarpone cream, crushed shortbread, and salted caramel in a dish. Repeat layers and dust with cocoa powder.
- Chill for 12–24 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make ahead for deeper flavors.
- Substitute alcohol with equal water for a kid-friendly version.
- Store in the fridge and consume within three days.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, Layered
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired