Tiramisu Dessert Cups

Why I Love This Tiramisu Recipe

I love this tiramisu recipe because it strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and elegance. It's straightforward, without needing complex techniques or rare ingredients, yet it brings a sophisticated blend of flavors and textures to the table.

The rich coffee-soaked ladyfingers, the smooth mascarpone, and the light whipped cream topping all combine beautifully. It's my go-to for an effortless yet impressive classic coffee dessert that I can enjoy without leaving my kitchen.

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Ingredients In My Tiramisu Recipe

Lady Finger Layers

Lady Fingers: These are light and airy sponge biscuits that form the structural base of the dessert, soaking up the coffee to provide a moist, flavorful foundation.

Coffee: Brewed to your preference, it's used to infuse the lady fingers with a rich, robust flavor, adding a depth of taste that's characteristic of tiramisu.

Filling:

Mascarpone: A creamy, Italian cheese that's the heart of the filling, giving the dessert its signature rich and velvety texture.

Heavy Cream: Whipped into the filling, it adds lightness and volume, creating a lusciously smooth and airy layer.

Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the filling and topping, balancing the boldness of the coffee and the richness of the mascarpone and cream.

Vanilla Extract: Adds a subtle, sweet aroma and flavor, enhancing the overall taste profile of the dessert.

Coffee: The same as used for soaking the lady fingers, it's mixed into the filling to maintain the coffee flavor throughout the dessert.

Topping:

Heavy Cream: Whipped into a soft, fluffy topping, it adds a light, creamy texture to contrast with the denser layers beneath.

Powdered Sugar: Used again in the topping to provide sweetness, complementing the cream and the underlying layers.

Vanilla Extract: Infuses the whipped cream topping with a light, fragrant sweetness.

Cocoa Powder: Dusting the top, it adds a hint of chocolatey bitterness, offering a fine finish and a beautiful contrast to the sweetness of the dessert.

How To Make My Tiramisu Recipe

Prepare the Filling:

Start by mixing the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and coffee in a medium bowl.

Use a hand mixer to blend the ingredients until the mixture is fully incorporated and thickens to form the creamy filling.

Layer the Dessert Cups:

Begin by placing half a lady finger at the base of each mini dessert cup. Drizzle coffee over the lady fingers evenly, ensuring they are moist but not overly saturated.

Add a layer of the tiramisu filling on top of the coffee-soaked lady fingers, spreading it evenly. Place another half of a lady finger on top of the filling. Drizzle more coffee over the second layer of lady fingers.

Top this with another layer of the tiramisu filling, distributing it evenly across the cups.

Create the Topping:

In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until the mixture thickens.

Transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag fitted with a plain tip. Pipe the whipped cream onto each dessert cup, creating round, swirl-shaped toppings. Dust the tops of the dessert cups with cocoa powder, giving a fine, chocolatey finish.

Chill and Serve:

Refrigerate the tiramisu cups for a minimum of 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together and the dessert to set. Serve chilled, straight from the refrigerator, for the best taste and texture experience.

My Top Tip

The most important tip for making these Tiramisu Dessert Cups is to soak your ladyfingers in coffee just right. You want them to soak up that rich coffee flavor without getting too soggy. It's all about finding that sweet spot where they're moist but still hold their shape. If they're too dry, you'll miss out on that signature coffee taste. But if they're too wet, your dessert could end up too mushy. So take care to give each ladyfinger a quick and even drizzle or dip in the coffee, making sure they're perfectly prepped for your delicious layers of filling and topping.

Alternate Serving Suggestions

For a twist on the classic Tiramisu recipe, consider these alternate serving suggestions to add variety and personal touch to your dessert presentation:

Tiramisu Trifle: Instead of individual cups, assemble the tiramisu in a large trifle bowl. This is perfect for family gatherings or parties where you can scoop out portions, ensuring everyone gets a taste of each delicious layer.

Deconstructed Tiramisu: Serve each component separately on a platter, allowing your guests to build their own dessert. Place bowls of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone filling, and whipped cream, and let everyone layer their dessert to their liking.

Tiramisu Shooters: For a more sophisticated, adult-only version, serve your tiramisu in shot glasses. These are perfect for dinner parties as a small, yet rich, sweet treat.

Coffee-Free Tiramisu: For those who prefer to avoid caffeine, substitute the coffee with a chocolate or fruit-flavored syrup. It offers a different flavor profile while still complementing the creamy mascarpone and rich cocoa powder.

Frozen Tiramisu Cups: For a summer treat, freeze the tiramisu cups before serving. This turns them into a delightful, tiramisu-flavored ice cream treat, perfect for hot days.

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