Description
Chocolate Orange Tiramisu Trifle is a decadent dessert that perfectly balances the richness of chocolate with the vibrant zest of orange. This layered delight features creamy mascarpone, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and a touch of dark chocolate, making it an irresistible treat for any gathering. Easy to prepare and perfect for make-ahead planning, this trifle is sure to impress your guests while allowing you to enjoy the festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp freshly grated orange zest
- 12 ladyfinger cookies
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and orange zest. Whip until smooth and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into a mixture of hot water and cocoa powder to moisten.
- In a glass serving dish or individual cups, layer dipped ladyfingers followed by a generous spoonful of the creamy mixture. Repeat layers until full.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours or overnight.
- Before serving, top with dark chocolate shavings for added flair.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 trifle portion (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg