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Tiramisu Cups: A Delightful Dessert Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12-15 individual servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

Tiramisu Cups are a delightful no-bake Italian dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and a creamy mascarpone mixture, dusted with cocoa powder and optionally garnished with dark chocolate shavings. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for individual servings and offers a rich, indulgent treat with a fluffy texture and classic coffee flavor.

Ingredients

Coffee Mixture

  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled to room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (such as Kahlúa, optional)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Mascarpone Mixture

  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Assembly

  • 12-15 ladyfingers (store-bought or homemade)
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
  • Dark chocolate shavings (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Brew Coffee: Brew 1 cup of strong coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature, ensuring it is not hot to prevent soggy ladyfingers.
  2. Mix Coffee: In a shallow dish, combine the cooled brewed coffee, 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional), and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved, creating a sweetened coffee mixture.
  3. Beat Cream: Use a mixer to whip 1 cup of heavy cream in a mixing bowl until soft peaks form, giving the cream a light and airy texture.
  4. Combine Mascarpone: In a separate bowl, blend 1 cup mascarpone cheese with 1/2 cup powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth and creamy, forming the base of the mascarpone mixture.
  5. Fold Together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. This should be done carefully to maintain the fluffiness of the whipped cream and avoid deflation.
  6. Dip Ladyfingers: Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the prepared coffee mixture — just a brief dip is needed to soak without making them soggy.
  7. Layer in Cups: Place a single layer of dipped ladyfingers at the bottom of each serving cup to start the assembly.
  8. Add Mascarpone Mixture: Spoon a layer of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers and smooth it evenly, creating the creamy layer.
  9. Repeat Layers: Continue alternating layers of dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture until the cups are filled, finishing with a smooth layer of mascarpone on top.
  10. Chill: Cover the assembled cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to set. For best taste, chill overnight.
  11. Dust with Cocoa: Just before serving, dust the tops with unsweetened cocoa powder and optionally garnish with dark chocolate shavings to add texture and an elegant finish.

Notes

  • Ensure the coffee is cooled completely before dipping ladyfingers to prevent sogginess.
  • Use quick dips for ladyfingers to maintain their structure in the dessert cups.
  • Chilling the dessert overnight improves flavor and texture.
  • Optional coffee liqueur enhances depth of flavor, but can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
  • Dark chocolate shavings provide an attractive presentation and complementary bitterness.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/tiramisu-cups-a-delightful-dessert-recipe/