Easy Tiramisu Cups

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These Easy Tiramisu Cups are the perfect solution if you're looking for a single-serve, no-bake dessert for a small gathering! I dipped Nilla wafers in coffee, then layered with mascarpone mousse and topped with cocoa powder to make the cutest mini treat.

Prep Time5

Cook Time2

Total Time7

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Easy

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Stand Mixer
Piping Tip Set (optional)
Fine Mesh Sieve

Ingredients

16 ounces mascarpone cheese 454 grams
⅓ cup granulated sugar 67 grams
¼ cup 2% milk 57 grams
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 21 grams
36 Nabisco Nilla Wafers 135 grams
½ cup strongly brewed coffee 114 grams

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together the mascarpone cheese, sugar, and milk until fluffy.
If necessary, add more milk (1 tablespoon at a time) to make the consistency as creamy as you want. Set aside.
16 ounces mascarpone cheese, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup 2% milk
Using a piping bag or a Ziplock bag with the corner cut off, pipe the bottom layer of the mascarpone mixture into the bottom of 4 small glass cups.
Use a fine mesh sieve to sprinkle a dash of cocoa powder on top.
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
Dip the Nilla wafers in the coffee and layer 3 at a time into each cup.
36 Nabisco Nilla Wafers, ½ cup strongly brewed coffee
Top with more of the cream layer, then more cocoa. Repeat one more time (3 layers of each per cup).
Top with more cocoa powder and a Nilla wafer for garnish. Enjoy!

Notes

Use any kind of cocoa powder you want (natural or Dutch-process).
Crème fraîche or whipped ricotta cheese can be alternatives to mascarpone cheese.
Use room temperature mascarpone cheese to avoid lumps in the cream cheese mixture.
Use ladyfingers if available, I use Nilla wafer as an substitute.

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