Description
Indulgent mini tiramisu desserts bring Italian elegance to your dessert table with delicate layers of espresso-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone. Rich coffee flavors and delicate textures combine for a luxurious bite-sized treat you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 10–12 ladyfingers (Savoiardi biscuits), broken in half
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
Dairy and Cream Components:
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Flavor Enhancers and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional, e.g., Kahlua)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a rich coffee syrup by whisking together freshly brewed espresso, granulated sugar, and optional coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
- Allow the coffee mixture to cool completely to room temperature, ensuring it won’t compromise the texture of the ladyfingers.
- Whip mascarpone cheese in a mixing bowl until it becomes incredibly smooth and creamy.
- In a separate clean bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft, billowy peaks form.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the mascarpone, folding gently to create a light, airy filling.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee syrup, ensuring a brief coating that adds flavor without making the cookies soggy.
- Carefully place the coffee-kissed ladyfinger at the base of each individual serving cup or glass.
- Use a piping bag or spoon to create an even layer of the luxurious mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat the layering process, alternating between soaked ladyfingers and cream, until the container is filled to the brim.
- Finish with a final generous layer of mascarpone cream on top.
- Seal the mini desserts and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and texture to set.
- Just before serving, dust the surface with rich cocoa powder and sprinkle with delicate chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Use room temperature mascarpone for a smoother, lump-free filling that blends perfectly with whipped cream.
- Select sturdy ladyfingers that can absorb coffee without disintegrating, maintaining their delicate texture.
- Customize the coffee mixture by swapping liqueur with almond extract or rum for different flavor profiles.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free ladyfingers or replacing them with almond sponge cake slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg