Mini Tiramisu Cups
Individual no-bake tiramisu cups with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone filling, and a dusting of cocoa powder, perfect for elegant, portable desserts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 mini cups
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 12–16 ladyfingers or sponge cake slices
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Brew coffee or espresso and allow it to cool. Optionally, add 1 teaspoon coffee liqueur.
- In a mixing bowl, beat mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks, then gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Briefly dip ladyfingers in coffee and layer at the bottom of each serving cup.
- Add a layer of the mascarpone cream over the soaked ladyfingers. Repeat layers if desired, finishing with mascarpone on top.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
- Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Dip ladyfingers briefly to avoid sogginess.
- Optional toppings: chocolate shavings, berries, or a dusting of cinnamon.
- Substitute sponge cake, pound cake, or brownies for ladyfingers if preferred.
- Chill thoroughly for best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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