These Easy Tiramisu Cups are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, served in individual cups! I dipped Nilla wafers in coffee, then layered with mascarpone mousse and topped with cocoa powder to make the cutest mini treats! If you’re looking for an elegant single serve dessert that is no-bake and quick to assemble, my tiramisu cups recipe is perfect!
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Single-serve Tiramisu Cups Recipe
My individual tiramisu cups is a perfect solution if making traditional tiramisu feels overwhelming. This easy dessert doesn’t call for eggs or soaking of lady fingers. It’s super simple to make with Nilla wafers. I assemble this in about 7 minutes and clean up is even quicker. This is the perfect dessert for small gatherings or summer parties!
Easy Tiramisu Cups
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!
Becky’s Tips
- Use any kind of cocoa powder you want (natural or Dutch-process).
- Crème fraîche or whipped ricotta cheese can be alternatives to mascarpone cheese.
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Use room temperature mascarpone cheese to avoid lumps in the cream cheese mixture.
- Use ladyfingers if available, I use Nilla wafer as an substitute.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
How to Store
Refrigerate any leftover tiramisu cups for up to 2 days. Cover them with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out.
You can also make them 2-3 days in advance. Prepare the cream cheese mixture and refrigerate. When ready, soak in coffee and assemble the layers.
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An important caveat: this recipe yields 4 restaurant-sized (i.e., smaller than I’d prefer :) servings. Definitely not 8. I also found it easier to manage the mascarpone mixture with a spoon rather than with a piping bag. Great taste. I probably prefer lady fingers, but in a pinch, this is a quick and acceptable alternative.
What size cup do you recommend? How many cups does this make per serving?
A serving should be about 1/2 of a cup. This recipe makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings or 4 (1-cup) servings!
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Thanks, Arnold!
# 5 and more chocolate…
What chocolate?
Hi Elena,
The cocoa powder!
Your appetizer is delicious, I will definitely follow your recipe
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This is so decadent!!! I went with cream cheese and strong coffee flavor. LOVE this!!! Thanks for an amazing dessert!
Perfect! I can’t wait to make them this summer!
So fun and so easy! Yum.