Description
These Mini Tiramisu Cups are the perfect no-bake dessert — creamy, coffee-soaked, and beautifully layered in clear glass cups. Ideal for dinner parties, romantic evenings, or when you need an easy dessert that looks as good as it tastes. Made with mascarpone, espresso, and cocoa, they bring a luxurious finish to any occasion. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, a holiday food idea, or an easy recipe to impress, these individual tiramisu cups will be your new favorite.
Ingredients
3 large egg yolks
1/3 cup granulated sugar
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
12–14 ladyfinger cookies
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ounce dark chocolate, shaved
Instructions
1. Whisk egg yolks and sugar over a double boiler until pale and thick, then cool.
2. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks in a chilled bowl.
3. Fold mascarpone into the cooled egg yolk mixture until smooth.
4. Fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture gently to keep it airy.
5. Quickly dip ladyfingers into espresso, one at a time.
6. Layer soaked ladyfingers and cream mixture in each glass cup, repeating layers.
7. Top with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings.
8. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Do not overwhip the cream or it will become grainy.
Only dip ladyfingers briefly in espresso to prevent sogginess.
Let the dessert chill overnight for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (chill time)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
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