Description
Elegant and creamy tiramisu cups featuring layers of mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa.
Ingredients
- 1 cup thickened cream, heavy whipping cream, cold (250ml)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, cold (250g / 8.8oz)
- ¼ cup caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 12 Savoiardi (ladyfinger biscuits)
- â…” cup espresso (strong coffee), room temperature
- 1 tablespoon liqueur, optional (such as Frangelico)
- ½ tablespoon cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Beat the cold heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer until it reaches the soft peak stage.
- Combine mascarpone cheese, caster sugar, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl and beat until just combined.
- Fold one-third of the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, then repeat with the remaining cream in two additional stages.
- Pour the espresso and optional liqueur into a casserole dish and soak the Savoiardi biscuits quickly.
- Break four of the soaked biscuits in half and place them evenly among the serving glasses.
- Spread a layer of the creamy mascarpone mixture over the soaked biscuits.
- Repeat the layering process until you run out of ingredients.
- Cover and refrigerate the cups for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill overnight to enhance the flavors. Use good quality espresso for richness.
