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Tiramisu Cups

The Best Tiramisu Cups Recipe

Elevate your dessert game with these beginner friendly Tiramisu cups and delight your senses with these heavenly treats!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian

Ingredients
  

Mascarpone Cream filling:
  • 5 egg yolks
  • cup white sugar
  • cup heavy cream
  • 16 ounces 2 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Coffee Soaked Ladyfingers:
  • 14 ounces 2 packs ladyfingers
  • 1 ½ cup cold espresso
  • 3 tablespoon brown sugar
Top with:
  • Coffee powder

Equipment

Method
 

For Filling:
  1. Combine the raw egg yolks and sugar in a medium bowl, using hand-mixer mix on medium-high speed until thickened and pale yellow in color.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix with hand-mixer heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  3. Carefully fold the rich mascarpone cheese into the egg mixture until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold in whipped cream until well combined and creamy. Handle gently to maintain fluffiness.
Ladyfinger preperation:
  1. Mix cold espresso or any strong coffee blend and brown sugar in a shallow bowl until sugar dissolves.
  2. Dip ladyfingers into espresso mixture briefly, ensuring they're soaked but not soggy.
Assembling the Cups:
  1. Place a layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers in serving cups.
  2. Spoon mascarpone mixture filling over ladyfingers, spreading evenly for a beautiful cream layer.
  3. Repeat layers, alternating ladyfingers and cream, finishing with cream on top.
Chilling/Resting & Serving:
  1. For best results, cover cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6-8 hours or overnight to set.
  2. Prior to serving, dust tops with cocoa powder or grated chocolate for decoration if desired.
  3. Serve chilled and enjoy this creaminess heaven.

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