Description
Tiramisu Cookie Cups are a creative twist on the Italian classic featuring a crunchy cookie base, creamy mascarpone layer, and coffee-chocolate filling.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base:
1 ½ cups crushed chocolate cookies
4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the Coffee-Chocolate Layer:
⅓ cup strong espresso, cooled
1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp cornstarch
For the Mascarpone Cream Layer:
1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
½ cup heavy cream, cold
⅓ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Optional: chocolate shavings or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line muffin tin with liners.
2. Combine crushed cookies and melted butter; press into liners. Bake 5 minutes, cool completely.
3. Melt espresso, coffee liqueur, chocolate chips, and butter in a saucepan. Add cream and cornstarch mix. Stir until thickened; cool.
4. Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream.
5. Layer cookie base, coffee-chocolate, and mascarpone cream. Chill 10 minutes between layers.
6. Top with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings. Chill 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, omit coffee liqueur.
Adjust espresso strength to taste.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake / Chill
- Cuisine: Italian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 571
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 293mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 28g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 123mg