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Delicious homemade tiramisu cups with chocolate and coffee flavors

Tiramisu Cups

Delightful individual servings of Tiramisu, combining rich flavors and cozy warmth in each cup for a charming dessert experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate cookies (such as Oreos)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the chocolate espresso layer
  • 1/3 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
  • 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
For the creamy mascarpone layer
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream whipped until stiff peaks form
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
  • Optional: chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold for folding into mascarpone

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a big bowl, mix crushed cookies with melted butter until mixture feels like damp sand.
  3. Press the cookie mixture firmly into the bottom of the liners; this will be the base.
  4. Bake for about 5 minutes, then let cool completely.
Chocolate Espresso Layer
  1. In a small saucepan, combine cooled espresso, optional coffee liqueur, chocolate chips, and butter.
  2. Melt over gentle heat, stirring until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk heavy cream with cornstarch until lump-free.
  4. Gradually add the cream mixture to the saucepan, stirring until thickened.
  5. Let cool to room temperature.
Creamy Mascarpone Layer
  1. In a bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy.
  2. In another bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  3. Fold the whipped cream carefully into the mascarpone mixture.
Assembly
  1. Layer 1-2 tablespoons of either mascarpone or coffee-chocolate mixture onto the cookie base.
  2. Smooth it out and layer on the other filling; repeat until cups are nearly full.
  3. Chill for about 10 minutes between layers.
  4. Finish by sifting cocoa powder over cups and optionally add chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Notes

Store Tiramisu Cups in the fridge for up to 3 days, covered to maintain creaminess. Make sure mascarpone is at room temperature before mixing. Omit coffee liqueur for a child-friendly version. Adjust espresso strength for different flavor preferences. Swap chocolate cookies for vanilla wafers or ladyfingers for variations.