Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dairy Ingredients
- 200g mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Other Ingredients
- Ladyfinger biscuits (quantity as needed for layering)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare Coffee Mixture: Brew 1 cup of strong coffee and stir in 1 tablespoon of sugar if desired. Allow the coffee to cool completely before use to prevent soggy biscuits.
- Whip the Cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. This will add lightness and volume to the mascarpone filling.
- Mix Mascarpone Base: In a separate bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Fold Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, being careful to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Soak Ladyfingers: Briefly dip each ladyfinger biscuit into the cooled coffee mixture. Avoid soaking too long to prevent sogginess.
- Assemble Layers: In heart-shaped cups, layer the coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream alternately. Repeat to fill the cups, finishing with a layer of the mascarpone cream.
- Dust with Cocoa: Lightly dust the tops of the cups with cocoa powder to add a classic tiramisu finish.
- Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cups for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the dessert to set perfectly. For best results, chill overnight.
Notes
- Do not soak the ladyfinger biscuits for too long in coffee to prevent a soggy texture.
- For optimal flavor and texture, chill the tiramisu cups overnight.
- Use freshly brewed strong coffee for the best taste experience.
- You can adjust sugar quantity according to your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
