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No-bake Mini Tiramisu Cups recipe perfect for summer, featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and whipped mascarpone cream, topped with cocoa powder.

Ingredients

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  • 200 g (1 cup) Ladyfingers, store-bought
  • 300 g (1 1/3 cups) Mascarpone cheese (41% fat), cold
  • 240 g (1 cup) Heavy cream (36% fat), very cold
  • 70 g (1/2 cup) Powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 cup strong espresso coffee, lightly sweetened for soaking ladyfingers
  • Few tablespoons unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder, for dusting
  • Extra ladyfingers for decoration (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill full-fat mascarpone and very cold heavy cream; cream can be chilled in freezer about 10 minutes.
  2. Sift powdered sugar to remove lumps.
  3. Brew strong espresso or very strong coffee, lightly sweeten if desired, and let cool slightly. Add liqueur to coffee if using.
  4. In a bowl, whip mascarpone, cold heavy cream, and sifted powdered sugar with electric hand mixer until soft but firm peaks form, avoiding overwhipping.
  5. Briefly dip ladyfingers one at a time into cooled coffee for a couple of seconds; do not soak.
  6. Cut or halve ladyfingers as needed to fit cups or jars.
  7. Place a layer of coffee-soaked ladyfingers in bottom of each cup.
  8. Pipe or spoon a layer of whipped mascarpone cream over ladyfingers.
  9. Repeat layering soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream 3–4 times or until cups are filled, finishing with mascarpone cream on top.
  10. Smooth top with offset spatula or spoon.
  11. Refrigerate assembled cups at least 1 hour to soften ladyfingers and meld flavors.
  12. Before serving, dust tops generously with unsweetened cocoa powder and garnish with extra ladyfingers if desired.

Notes

Ingredients measured with digital scale for accuracy., Use store-bought or homemade ladyfingers; gluten-free or eggless ladyfingers can be used to accommodate dietary needs., Ensure mascarpone and heavy cream are full-fat and cold for best texture., Sift powdered sugar to avoid lumps in cream., Avoid overwhipping mascarpone cream as it can break and become runny., Quick dips of ladyfingers into coffee prevent sogginess., Optional add splash of liqueur to coffee soak for adult variation., Use unsweetened dark cocoa powder for authentic flavor and rich finish., Refrigerate before serving for ideal texture and flavor meld., Make mascarpone filling up to 24 hours ahead; whisk gently before use if settled., Assemble up to day before serving, but do not assemble too far in advance to prevent overly soft ladyfingers., Store finished tiramisu cups refrigerated, consume within 1-2 days for best freshness., Avoid freezing assembled tiramisu as creams separate and texture degrades; freeze ladyfingers separately if needed.

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