Tiramisu Cups
Bring comfort and satisfaction to your table with this zesty combination of mascarpone cheese, heavy whipping cream, and granulated sugar. Mascarpone cheese takes center stage with supporting flavors that complement perfectly. Try it once and you'll understand why it's so beloved.
Time Breakdown
Ingredients (6 servings)
- 8 ouncesmascarpone cheeseroom temperature
- 1 cupheavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cupgranulated sugardivided
- 3 largeegg yolkspasteurized if preferred
- 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
- 1 cupstrong brewed coffeecooled
- 2 tablespoonscoffee liqueuroptional, can substitute with extra coffee
- 24 cookiesladyfinger cookiessavoiardi
- 2 tablespoonsunsweetened cocoa powderfor dusting
- 1 ouncedark chocolatefinely grated, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks with 1/4 cup sugar until pale and thick, about 2 minutes.
3min - 2
Add mascarpone and vanilla to egg mixture, whisk until smooth and well combined.
2min - 3
In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with remaining 1/4 cup sugar until soft peaks form.
3min - 4
Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until just combined.
2min - 5
In a shallow dish, combine cooled coffee and coffee liqueur (if using).
1min - 6
Quickly dip each ladyfinger in coffee mixture for 1-2 seconds, don't oversoak.
3min - 7
Break dipped ladyfingers to fit in 6 clear cups or glasses, creating a bottom layer.
3min - 8
Spoon half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers in each cup.
2min - 9
Add another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers, then remaining mascarpone mixture.
4min - 10
Dust tops with cocoa powder and sprinkle with grated chocolate. Chill 30 minutes or serve immediately.
2min
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