Description
A quick, no-bake individual dessert that captures the rich flavors of traditional tiramisu without the hassle. These cups are creamy, caffeinated, and perfect for busy nights or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225g) Mascarpone Cheese
- 1 cup (240ml) Heavy Cream, cold
- 1/4 cup (50g) Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 large Egg Yolks
- 1 cup (240ml) Strong Espresso, brewed and cooled
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (for coffee)
- 1 package (24-30 cookies) Ladyfingers
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (for dusting)
- Optional: 2 tablespoons Amaretto or Marsala Wine
- Optional: Chocolate Shavings
Instructions
- Brew espresso or strong coffee and let it cool completely to room temperature. Stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar while warm.
- In a medium bowl, whip the cold heavy cream on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until pale and thickened. Add mascarpone and vanilla extract, beating on low just until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the mascarpone mixture until uniform and airy.
- Quickly dip ladyfingers into the cooled coffee (about half a second per side) and place them at the bottom of serving glasses.
- Add a layer of cream mixture, followed by another layer of dipped ladyfingers, and finish with a final layer of cream.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, ideally 4 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, sift unsweetened cocoa powder over the top of each cup.
Notes
Do not soak ladyfingers for more than 2 seconds or they will disintegrate. Ensure heavy cream and mascarpone are cold for best results. Do not freeze the assembled cups as the texture will suffer. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free ladyfingers. For a dairy-free option, substitute mascarpone with dairy-free cream cheese and heavy cream with coconut cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: tiramisu, no bake dessert, italian dessert, easy dessert, make ahead dessert, individual desserts, coffee dessert, mascarpone