Description
Silky layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone define these Mini Tiramisu Cups, a luxurious Italian dessert that fits perfectly in petite glasses. Rich chocolate dusting and delicate espresso notes create an irresistible dessert experience you’ll savor with each delightful spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 250 g ladyfinger cookies
- 250 ml strong coffee
- 250 ml mascarpone cheese
- 3 large eggs
- 100 g granulated sugar
Liquids and Flavoring:
- 60 ml marsala wine
- 30 ml rum
- 15 ml vanilla extract
Garnish and Dusting:
- 30 g cocoa powder
- 15 g dark chocolate shavings
- 10 ml heavy cream (for whipping)
- 5 g powdered sugar
Instructions
- Brew a robust, aromatic coffee and allow it to cool to room temperature, ensuring a strong flavor base for the tiramisu.
- Separate egg yolks and whites in two distinct mixing bowls, preparing for the delicate mascarpone cream preparation.
- Whisk egg yolks with granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, creamy consistency, creating a smooth foundation.
- Gently fold mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture, blending until a silky, uniform texture emerges.
- Whip egg whites to stiff peaks, then carefully incorporate them into the mascarpone mixture, maintaining a light, airy structure.
- Combine marsala wine, rum, and vanilla extract in a shallow dish, creating a flavorful liquid for cookie soaking.
- Briefly dip ladyfinger cookies into the alcohol mixture, ensuring they are moistened but not overly saturated.
- Layer the soaked cookies at the bottom of individual serving cups, creating a compact base.
- Generously spread the mascarpone cream over the cookie layer, creating an even, luxurious coating.
- Repeat the layering process with additional soaked cookies and mascarpone cream, building multiple delicate tiers.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu cups for at least 4 hours, allowing flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Before serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Dust the chilled tiramisu cups with cocoa powder using a fine mesh sieve for an elegant finish.
- Garnish with dark chocolate shavings and a dollop of whipped cream, adding visual and textural complexity.
- Serve chilled, inviting guests to indulge in these individual dessert masterpieces.
Notes
- Keep coffee strong and robust to maintain the traditional tiramisu flavor profile, ensuring it’s freshly brewed and cooled completely.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mascarpone cream and better ingredient integration, preventing lumpy textures.
- Avoid over-soaking ladyfingers to prevent soggy desserts, quickly dipping cookies to maintain their delicate structure and prevent disintegration.
- Experiment with alternative liqueurs like amaretto or coffee liqueur for unique flavor variations that complement the classic recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Brewng
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg