Quick Classic Tiramisu Cups
Individual cups of creamy mascarpone layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and dusted with cocoa powder for a speedy Italian dessert. This Italian-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, granulated sugar 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 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 12 pieces ladyfinger cookies
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl, whip 1/2 cup heavy cream with 1/4 cup granulated sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Step 2: Gently fold 1 cup mascarpone cheese into the whipped cream until smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Quickly dip 12 ladyfinger cookies into 1/2 cup cooled strong brewed espresso, soaking each side for about 2 seconds, then layer 6 dipped ladyfingers evenly in the bottom of four 6-ounce serving cups.
- Step 4: Spoon half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, smoothing the surface.
- Step 5: Repeat with the remaining dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture, layering evenly.
- Step 6: Dust the top with 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine sieve.
- Step 7: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
