Tiramisu revisited

So a few posts ago I mentioned that I wanted to try making a bombe version of tiramisu. Well that's exactly what I did at work today. I made a milk chocolate mousse infused with coffee extract, folded in some mascarpone cheese and lightened it up with some whipped cream. There is a bit of lady fingers inside to give it a bit of a crunch and break up all that mousse and chocolate sponge. 

For the first time I didn't soak it in alcohol. I couldn't tell you why tonight I just wasn't feeling the rum or wine. Usually alcohol is one of the background flavors (I think that's a post for another time) but I was pretty content with the way this came out. Again it was a somewhat collaberation with my coworker Sophia. It's funny because is her off day but that doesn't stop my from texting her "what do you think? Milk or dark chocolate?" "How does this look? Is that enough cocoa powder?" Sorry Sophia you know I need your expert opinion. 

Best part about trying something different? Always have to try it! What you want might not always work but I do love the research.