Tiramisu is our family’s favorite dessert and I make it more often than I should. Sometimes, I make the classic recipe, but often I make these mini cups which are so simple to make and easy to serve. To create a truly delicious tiramisu, one must have a great, homemade tiramisu filling to start with. Check out this step-by-step recipe for fresh tiramisu filling.
Step-by-step: Easy tiramisu cups
Egg yolk mixture – In a stainless steel bowl, over a pot of simmering water, combine the egg yolks, salt, and half the sugar. Then, whip with a hand whisk until light and fluffy. Add the liquor and vanilla extract. Combine well but do not overmix. Set aside to cool completely.Pro tip – You can also use a double boiler to cook the egg yolks, and an electric mixer to whip the egg yolk mixture.
Cream cheese – In a large mixing bowl with a whisk, cream the mascarpone cheese making sure there are no lumps. Set aside.Pro tip – Do not overwhip the cream cheese, it can become grainy or curdled. So, if you use a hand mixer be careful.
Whipping cream – In a bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream with the remaining sugar until almost stiff peaks form. Set aside.Pro tip – You want to prepare the heavy whipped cream just before you combine all the ingredients.
Combine – Fold the egg yolk mixture into the cream cheese. Then, fold the whipped cream into the mixture. Stir with a rubber spatula. Don’t use a whisk.Pro tip – It is very important not to overmix as it can break down the cream cheese causing it to be grainy or egg yolks to be runny.
Coffee mixture – In a shallow bowl, combine freshly brewed coffee and half the alcohol. Set aside to cool completely.Pro tip – If you use hot coffee, it will make the cookies very soggy, so make sure it is cooled.
Assemble
Layer – You can use coffee mugs or little glass bowls for this dessert. Break each ladyfinger into two or three pieces depending on the size of the bowl or serving cups. Dip them in the coffee mixture and then layer them in each cup. Top with a few tablespoons of the mascarpone layer of cream filling. Then, top with more pieces of ladyfingers dipped in the coffee mixture. And then, top with the remaining mixture and spread evenly with an offset spatula.Pro tip – Put the mascarpone cream filling in a piping bag. This will make it less messy. Chill – When layered, cover with plastic wrap and chill the cups in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hoursPro tip – You can also grate some dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder. Cocoa powder – When chilled, just before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu generously with cocoa powder. Enjoy!
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