Description
These Easy Tiramisu Cups are a delightful and quick twist on the classic Italian dessert, perfect for individual servings. With layers of creamy mascarpone, coffee-soaked Nilla wafers, and a dusting of cocoa, this no-bake recipe combines rich flavors and simple preparation for a delicious treat any time.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Mixture
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese (454 grams)
- â…“ cup granulated sugar (67 grams)
- ¼ cup 2% milk (57 grams)
Other Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (21 grams)
- 36 Nabisco Nilla Wafers (135 grams)
- ½ cup strongly brewed coffee (114 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare the mascarpone mixture: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together the mascarpone cheese, sugar, and milk until fluffy. If the mixture is too thick, add more milk a tablespoon at a time until it reaches a creamy consistency. Set aside.
- Pipe the bottom layer: Using a piping bag or a Ziplock bag with the corner cut off, pipe a layer of the mascarpone mixture into the bottom of 4 small glass cups.
- Add cocoa powder: Use a fine mesh sieve to lightly sprinkle a dash of cocoa powder over the mascarpone layer in each cup.
- Layer the coffee-soaked wafers: Quickly dip the Nilla wafers into the strongly brewed coffee to soak, then layer 3 wafers at a time into each cup on top of the cocoa powder.
- Repeat layering: Add another layer of the mascarpone cream, then dust with more cocoa powder. Repeat this layering one more time, building three layers of cream and wafers in each cup.
- Finish and garnish: Top the final layer with a dusting of cocoa powder and place a Nilla wafer on top as a garnish. Serve immediately or chill before enjoying.
Notes
- Use strongly brewed coffee for the best flavor contrast in the dessert.
- For a thinner cream mixture, add milk gradually until desired consistency is achieved.
- To make piping easier, chill the mascarpone mixture slightly before using.
- Chill the tiramisu cups for 30 minutes to an hour for a firmer texture before serving if time allows.
- Make sure not to soak the wafers too long to avoid sogginess.
