Step 1

Bring the heavy cream to a boil in a saucepan, then pour over the chocolate in a heat-safe bowl

Step 2

Cover for 5 minutes, then stir until the chocolate melts and a smooth, shiny ganache forms

Step 3

Whisk the chilled heavy cream, sugar and vanilla in a bowl until the cream becomes thick

Step 4

Add the mascarpone cheese in 2-3 additions and mix on low speed until combined. Adjust the amount of mascarpone cheese based on your preference of taste and thickness

Step 5

Mix the cocoa powder in the cooled espresso (or strong coffee) and place in a deep plate

Step 6

Dip the ladyfingers into the espresso one at a time, for ~2 seconds per side, and arrange tightly in the bottom of a 9x9" pan / dish

Step 7

Cover with half of the mascarpone cream and spread using an offset spatula

Step 8

Pour over half of the ganache and spread it

Step 9

Repeat the process, creating another layer of ladyfingers, mascarpone cream and ganache

Step 10

Cover and place the Chocolate Tiramisu in the fridge for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight

Step 11

Dust with more cocoa powder right before serving