Description
Delicate mini tiramisu desserts showcase classic Italian coffee-soaked elegance in bite-sized portions. Creamy mascarpone layers and delicate ladyfinger crumbs create a luxurious experience you’ll savor with each exquisite spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 226 grams (8 oz) mascarpone cheese, softened
- 10–12 ladyfingers (Savoiardi biscuits), broken in half
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional, e.g., Kahlua)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Syrup Preparation: Whisk espresso, sugar, and optional coffee liqueur in a shallow dish until thoroughly combined, then allow to cool to room temperature.
- Mascarpone Base: Whip mascarpone in a mixing bowl until smooth, then gently fold in whipped cream created from heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until light and airy.
- Layering Foundation: Briefly dip ladyfingers into cooled coffee syrup, ensuring a quick coating without oversaturating, then place as the initial layer in individual serving cups or glasses.
- Cream Incorporation: Using a piping bag or spoon, create an even mascarpone cream layer over the ladyfingers, repeating the layering process until containers are filled.
- Chilling and Finishing: Refrigerate desserts for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight to allow flavor development and texture stabilization, then dust with cocoa powder and sprinkle chocolate shavings just before serving for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Control Coffee Soaking: Dip ladyfingers quickly and briefly to prevent soggy texture, ensuring a perfect balance of moisture and crispness.
- Chill for Flavor Infusion: Refrigerate desserts for at least 4 hours or overnight, allowing mascarpone and coffee flavors to develop and blend harmoniously.
- Temperature Matters: Cool coffee syrup completely before using to maintain the delicate structure of ladyfingers and prevent cream separation.
- Whipping Technique: Fold whipped cream into mascarpone gently to preserve the light, airy texture, avoiding deflation of the delicate mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg