These single-serving, individual tiramisu cups are the perfect, easy, no bake dessert to make your guests feel extra special. Lady fingers are dipped in strong coffee mixed with rum and layered between a fluffy mascarpone mixture in this classic Italian dessert.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Have you ever had tiramisu cups from Costco? Imagine those, but better and much better looking, as well.
Easy tiramisu recipe - this recipe comes together in about 15 minutes and all you'll need is an electric mixer or stand mixer, a mixing bowl, and individual glasses to serve the tiramisu in. The assembly is quick and easy, but the most difficult part is waiting the 6+ hours for the flavors to meld.
Perfect dessert for a dinner party - who doesn't love individual desserts? Placing mini tiramisu cups in front of your guests will have them feeling extra special and excited. Not only is it great in terms of looks, but it's a very light and refreshing-tasting dessert that is great after a heavier meal.
Classic flavors and textures - The coffee-soaked lady fingers paired with the lush vanilla mascarpone cream mixture meld together to create that classic tiramisu flavor and texture. If adding alcohol, it comes through lightly at the end. These mini tiramisu trifles are filled with layers of creamy filling and soft cookie texture for that satisfying spoon bite.
Want to try your hand at more unique tiramisu flavors? Turn them all into individual tiramisu cups, keeping the recipe as is, or doubling for more servings
What is Mascarpone?
Mascarpone is an Italian cream cheese. Similar in texture to standard cream cheese, it's far less tangy and has a much lighter, fresher taste similar to heavy cream.
This is because the ingredients of mascarpone are simply heavy cream and citric acid. It's made from cow's milk and has a high butter fat percentage, making it perfect for whipping into a light, fluffy cream.
Is it Safe to Consume Raw Egg Yolks?
As long as the eggs are pasteurized (heated so the bacteria is killed off), yes. However, there is still a 1 in 20,000 chance of contracting salmonella. That doesn't mean you need to stay away from some of your favorite foods that include raw eggs, such as tiramisu, hollandaise, or mayonnaise.
Follow the steps in this article if you'd prefer to heat-treat your eggs, just to be sure they're extra safe to consume.
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Ingredients
- Ladyfingers. You can find these dried cookies in the Italian or Kosher section of most grocery stores.
- Mascarpone cheese. I prefer to use the BelGioiso brand. I've found that it whips up best and has less moisture than some other brands.
- Heavy whipping cream.
- Granulated sugar.
- Egg yolks.
- Coffee. Strong black coffee, espresso, or instant espresso powder can be used.
- Alcohol. Rum is used in this recipe.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder. For dusting on top of the
See recipe card for full ingredients list and quantities.
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Substitutions & Variations
- Remove the eggs completely for an eggless tiramisu version. Note that it will not be as rich or stable, but will keep for 2-3 days.
- Use any type of cup or serving vessel you'd like, and add as many or as few layers as you'd like.
- Use rum, coffee liqueur, or cognac in this recipe. Or, omit the alcohol all together.
How to Make This Recipe
One: Add all of the mascarpone cream layer ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
Two: Beat for two minutes until light and fluffy.
Three: Mix together coffee and rum in a large bowl.
Four: Dip and roll pieces of lady fingers through the mixture, then place in the cups in one layer.
Five: Top with mascarpone mixture, spread evenly, then add more dipped ladyfingers and repeat the process.
Six: End with a layer of the mascarpone mixture, spreading evenly. Refrigerate overnight, then top with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings before serving.
Hot tip! Using a scoop or spoon to add the cream layer can be a bit messy, try a piping bag for cleaner results!
Expert Tips
- Use any size and shape of glass or jar you'd like. Fill them will as few or as many layers as you'd like, as well.
- Break up the lady finger pieces as needed to fit into your vessel.
- Be sure all of the mascarpone cream layer ingredients are very cold for the best results.
- Use a piping bag to add the layers of cream for the easiest assembly.
- Wipe off the inside of the glass with a damp paper towel to remove any streaks of cream to make for a very clean appearance.
- Wipe off the rim of the glass with a damp paper towel after adding the dusting of cocoa powder.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, absolutely, follow all of the same steps, layering it into whatever vessel you'd like to serve it in.
Yes, you can simply whip the mascarpone ingredients together all at once without the egg yolks. Note that this will change the richness of the flavor, and will also produce a less fluffy, less stable filling and will not store for as long.
Yes. Simply remove the alcohol from the recipe without any additional adjustments. The tiramisu without alcohol will still taste wonderful from the coffee-soaked ladyfingers.
Storage
Store the individual tiramisu cups covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for one week. The desserts can also be tightly covered and frozen for up to two months. Allow the tiramisu to thaw in the fridge overnight before enjoying.
Dust with additional cocoa powder prior to serving.
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📖Recipe
Individual Tiramisu Cups
Equipment
- Stand mixer with paddle attachment, or handheld mixer
- stemless wine glasses, or glass jars
- Small fine mesh sieve
- Vegetable peeler
Ingredients
- 16 oz mascarpone cold
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100g
- 4 large egg yolks cold
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream 60ml
- 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract
- 1 cup espresso or strong coffee cold (8 fl oz)
- 1-2 tablespoons rum or cognac 15-30ml, optional
- 24 lady fingers one pack
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- dark chocolate bar for shaving curls (optional)
Instructions
- Add the mascarpone, sugar, egg yolks, heavy cream and vanilla to the stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or use a hand mixer).16 oz mascarpone, ½ cup granulated sugar, 4 large egg yolks, ¼ cup heavy whipping cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract
- Beat on medium high speed for 2 minutes until it becomes light and fluffy.
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the coffee and alcohol (if using).1 cup espresso or strong coffee, 1-2 tablespoons rum or cognac
- To assemble the tiramisu, break the lady fingers into pieces that fit into your cups or jars.24 lady fingers
- Quickly dip and roll one piece at a time through the coffee mixture, then place into the cups until you have a full bottom layer.
- Add a large spoonful of the mascarpone mixture to the first layer of lady fingers and spread to meet the edges.
- Repeat two more times with a layer of lady fingers, then mascarpone (for three total layers).
- Smooth out the top of the mascarpone as best as possible, then cover each glass with a piece of plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu cups for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Right before serving, use a fine mesh sieve to dust cocoa powder on the top layer of each cup.2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Use a vegetable peeler to add chocolate shavings, if desired, then serve.dark chocolate bar
Notes
- Use any size and shape of glass or jar you'd like. Fill them will as few or as many layers as you'd like, as well.
- Break up the lady finger pieces as needed to fit into your vessel.
- Be sure all of the mascarpone cream layer ingredients are very cold for the best results.
- Use a piping bag to add the layers of cream for the easiest assembly.
- Wipe off the inside of the glass with a damp paper towel to remove any streaks of cream to make for a very clean appearance.
- Wipe off the rim of the glass with a damp paper towel after adding the dusting of cocoa powder.
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