These Easy Tiramisu Cups are made with a secret ingredient, NILLA Wafers! These desserts made with NILLA Wafers dipped in coffee, then layered with mascarpone mousse and topped with cocoa powder, make for the cutest mini treat. This easy tiramisu recipe is just begging to make an appearance at your next BBQ!

Easy Tiramisu recipe for summer BBQs

Individual Tiramisu Cups Recipe

This easy tiramisu recipe is perfect for summer parties; easy to make, easy to eat, and easy to clean up! These adorable Tiramisu Cups are just too delicious!

The weather lately has been just perfect for the start of BBQ season, and today I’m sharing one of my new favorite EASY dessert recipes. This easy dessert recipe is just begging to be made for all your outdoor festivities!

These EASY TIRAMISU CUPS don’t call for any whipping of eggs or soaking of lady fingers. It’s a super simple and remixed twist on a classic, using NILLA Wafers to add even more flavor to one of the most delicious desserts of all time!

If you like classic tiramisu, you’ll love this fun version to serve at parties.

Nilla wafers on platters

tiramisu cups being made collage

Easy Tiramisu Cups

Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts. I love the coffee flavor, the texture, and that creamy mascarpone mixture. I’ll be the first one to order it at a restaurant, and I’ve even made a couple of recipes inspired by it already (hello Tiramisu Martini!) It’s not exactly the easiest dessert to serve at parties though. So of course I fixed that problem and made an easy tiramisu recipe..in cup form.

I love that these little Tiramisu Cups are single serving. You can hold it in one hand and play yard games with the other.

If you’re looking for more individual-sized desserts like this, try these favorites:

Easy Tiramisu Cups served on a platter

yellow lab and tiramisu cups

How to Make Tiramisu Cups

This easy recipe is just perfect for parties because you don’t have to slice anything or worry about making a mess. Each one is made up in its own little cup, easy to serve and easy to eat! I kept the flavor you know and love, but changed up some of the ingredients to make it more sensible for a party.

Nilla Wafers replace lady fingers (everyone loves a good Nilla Wafer, and they’re easy to find). And I felt like the eggs were unnecessary here, so I skipped that part. But you’ve still got the delicious coffee flavor, the cocoa, and the creamy mascarpone cheese still in tact.

Ingredients:

  • Nilla Wafers
  • Mascarpone Cheese (buy pre-made at the store or you can make your own with this homemade mascarpone recipe)
  • Sugar
  • Milk
  • Fresh Brewed Coffee
  • Cocoa Powder

Check the recipe card below for instructions!

Tiramisu cups with nilla wafers & mascarpone cheese

Easy Tiramisu Cups with vanilla wafers

Nilla Wafer Desserts

NABISCO has made it super fun and easy to remix classic BBQ recipes with their delicious line of treats. I found NILLA Wafers to be the perfect substitute for lady fingers in these easy Tiramisu Cups. I always have such a hard time finding lady fingers at the store…by using NILLA Wafers you get that extra vanilla flavor and you don’t have to wonder where to find them! They soak up the coffee quickly so no need to wait and soak. They’re just perfect and SO delicious in these mini cups. OBSESSED!

How would you remix classic recipes? NABISCO wants to see! Upload your creative remix recipes using hashtags #NABISCO #BBQRemix. I can’t wait to see what you come up with.

spoon inside of tiramisu cups

This recipe is PERFECT for summer get-togethers. Don’t hesitate to make these tasty Tiramisu Cups for your next party. They’re easy to make, easy to serve, easy to eat, and easy to clean up. An easy dessert recipe you can’t beat!

Be sure to try these other easy dessert recipes too:

Recipe Card

Easy Tiramisu Cups

4.70 from 56 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 2 minutes
Total: 7 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Becky Hardin
Easy Tiramisu Cups on table
These Easy Tiramisu Cups are made with a secret ingredient, vanilla wafers! This easy tiramisu recipe is perfect for summer parties & BBQs. Easy to make, easy to serve, and easy to eat!
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Ingredients 

  • 16 ounces mascarpone cheese 454 grams
  • 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, sugar, and milk until fluffy. If necessary, add more milk to make the consistency your desired level of creaminess. 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.
  • Sprinkle with a dash of cocoa powder (use a fine mesh sieve for an even layer).
    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 chocolate. Repeat one more time (3 layers of each per cup)
  • Top with more cocoa powder and a Nilla Wafer for garnish.

Video

Becky's Tips

  • Use any kind of cocoa powder you prefer (natural or Dutch-process).
Storage: Store easy tiramisu cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Calories: 422kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 6gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 81mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 801IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 92mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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June 8, 2018 10:13 pm

Your appetizer is delicious, I will definitely follow your recipe5 stars

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August 7, 2017 10:18 am

This is so decadent!!! I went with cream cheese and strong coffee flavor. LOVE this!!! Thanks for an amazing dessert!5 stars

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June 17, 2017 10:44 pm

Perfect! I can’t wait to make them this summer!5 stars

Katherine
Katherine
June 17, 2017 5:32 pm

So fun and so easy! Yum.

Matt
Matt
June 14, 2017 11:33 am

These are so fun, can’t wait to make them this summer!5 stars

Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen
Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen
June 12, 2017 6:24 pm

These are too cute! Tiramisu is such a classic dessert, and it looks so beautiful in the little glasses. Perfect for individual servings. It sounds absolutely amazing, too. :)5 stars

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2pots2cook
June 12, 2017 1:05 pm

Oh dear ! Hooked ! Only 7 minutes ? Running to the kitchen …. yes, everything is here. Will do ! Thanks !5 stars