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Thomas Baker

Tiramisu Cups That Are Irresistibly Easy and Delicious

Enjoy these tiramisu cups that combine the rich flavors of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone in a simple, eggless recipe. Perfect as mini tiramisu cups ladyfingers treats, this quick tiramisu cups mascarpone dessert comes together effortlessly without the fuss of zabaglione. Ideal for make-ahead occasions and single serve tiramisu cups cocoa delights.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 441

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup (180 mls) brewed espresso coffee cooled
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mls) sweet marsala wine
  • 1 cup (240 mls) heavy cream whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup (60 grams) powdered sugar icing sugar
  • 1 cup (250 grams) mascarpone cheese
  • 12 savoiardi cookies Italian ladyfingers
  • cocoa powder for dusting before serving

Method
 

  1. Mix the cooled espresso coffee and sweet marsala wine together in a shallow dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and instant espresso powder until soft peaks form using a mixer.
  3. Combine mascarpone cheese with vanilla extract in a separate bowl with a gentle stir.
  4. Carefully fold the mascarpone mixture into the whipped cream, continuing to beat until the mixture holds firm peaks but is not overmixed.
  5. Trim the savoiardi cookies in half, quickly soak each piece in the coffee mixture, and arrange two halves side by side at the base of each dessert cup.
  6. Spoon about two heaping tablespoons of the mascarpone cream over the cookies and repeat the layering once more to create two layers of cookies and cream.
  7. Divide the remaining cookies and mascarpone cream among the other cups, following the same layering pattern.
  8. Cover the filled cups with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of two hours to set.
  9. Before serving, sprinkle the tops of the tiramisu cups with a fine dusting of cocoa powder.

Notes

  • Use heavy whipping cream that is fresh and kept very cold for best whipping results. Avoid overmixing the mascarpone as it can curdle if too warm or beaten too much. Savoiardi brands vary in sturdiness; adjust dipping time to prevent sogginess according to your preference.