Description
Individual Tiramisu Cups are a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of mascarpone mousse, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa powder and chocolate curls. Perfectly portioned in 12-ounce glasses, this recipe offers a creamy and rich treat that’s easy to assemble and can be made ahead for convenient serving.
Ingredients
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Mascarpone Mousse:
- 8 ounces mascarpone at room temperature
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold from the fridge
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract or hazelnut extract (optional)
Other Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup cooled espresso or double-strength brewed coffee
- 2 tablespoons brandy or marsala wine, rum, hazelnut liqueur, almond liqueur, or coffee liqueur (optional; or extra espresso)
- 12 ladyfingers each broken in half
- 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder for topping
- 2 teaspoons dark chocolate curls or shaved dark chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Mascarpone Mousse: Add all mascarpone mousse ingredients to a large bowl. Use a handheld electric mixer to beat until smooth and creamy, taking care not to over-mix to avoid curdling.
- Mix Espresso and Liqueur: In a shallow bowl, combine cooled espresso and brandy or your choice of liqueur, stirring to mix evenly.
- Assemble the Cups: Spread a little mascarpone cream at the bottom of each 12-ounce glass. Quickly dip 2 ladyfinger halves into the espresso mixture (1 to 2 seconds per side, do not soak). Place dipped ladyfingers over the cream layer in the glass.
- Layer the Dessert: Add another layer of mascarpone cream on top of the ladyfingers. Repeat the process with another layer of dipped ladyfingers followed by a final layer of mascarpone cream, finishing each cup with a smooth top layer.
- Finish with Toppings: Sift unsweetened cocoa powder evenly over the top of each cup, then sprinkle with dark chocolate curls or shavings if using.
- Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate the tiramisu cups for at least 10 minutes to allow them to set. For best results, chill up to 4 days before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ladyfingers with sponge cake, pound cake, Nilla wafers, shortbread cookies, Biscoff cookies, or graham crackers, noting it will alter the flavor.
- These tiramisu cups are served in 12-ounce glasses, making them regular-sized, pre-portioned desserts instead of miniature shooters.
- Cover and store prepared tiramisu cups in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Tiramisu cups can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before eating or serve frozen for an ice cream-like texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
