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Creamy Individual Tiramisu Cups Recipe with Cold Brew and Cocoa Dust

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These creamy individual tiramisu cups combine cold brew coffee and mascarpone cream for a quick, easy, and indulgent dessert. Perfect for last-minute cravings or entertaining, they offer classic tiramisu flavor without the fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold brew coffee, chilled
  • 12–15 ladyfinger cookies (savoiardi), crisp and dry
  • 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream, cold, for whipping
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
  • Optional: 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (e.g., Kahlúa)

Instructions

  1. Pour 1 cup (240 ml) cold brew coffee into a shallow bowl. Stir in 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur if using. Set aside for soaking ladyfingers. (5 minutes)
  2. Whisk 3 large egg yolks with 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar in a medium bowl until pale, thick, and slightly fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. (4 minutes)
  3. Gently fold 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the egg yolk mixture until smooth and creamy. Avoid overmixing. (3 minutes)
  4. In a separate chilled bowl, whip 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream until soft peaks form. (3-5 minutes)
  5. Carefully fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture in batches to keep it airy. (2 minutes)
  6. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cold brew coffee for 1-2 seconds, avoiding sogginess. (5 minutes)
  7. Assemble cups by placing a soaked ladyfinger piece at the bottom, spooning a layer of mascarpone cream on top, repeating with another soaked ladyfinger, and finishing with a creamy layer. (10 minutes)
  8. Cover cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor and texture. (2+ hours)
  9. Just before serving, sift a fine layer of unsweetened cocoa powder over each cup. (2 minutes)

Notes

Use pasteurized eggs or a custard base if concerned about raw eggs. Avoid soaking ladyfingers too long to prevent sogginess. Cover cups tightly when chilling to avoid fridge odors. Dust cocoa powder just before serving to keep it fresh. Dairy-free and gluten-free substitutions are possible.

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