Mini Tiramisu Cheesecake Bites

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Delicate bite-sized cheesecakes infused with coffee and layered with mascarpone cream, perfect for elegant parties or everyday treats. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, layers ladyfinger cookies, strong brewed espresso, cooled, cream cheese, softened into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 24, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Serves 24 Italian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners. Dip each of the 24 ladyfinger cookies quickly into 1 cup cooled espresso, about 1 second per side, then press one cookie into the bottom of each muffin cup to form a base.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese, 8 oz mascarpone cheese, and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 tsp vanilla extract and continue to beat.
  4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whip 1 cup heavy cream to stiff peaks, then gently fold it into the cream cheese mixture until fully combined and light.
  5. Step 5: Spoon or pipe the mascarpone cream evenly over each ladyfinger base, filling each cup nearly to the top.
  6. Step 6: Refrigerate the mini cheesecakes for at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  7. Step 7: Before serving, sift 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder evenly over the tops and sprinkle with 1/4 cup dark chocolate shavings for garnish.

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