Description
These tiramisu cookie cups combine a crisp, buttery cookie base with a smooth, coffee-infused mascarpone filling, perfect for elegant parties and easy portion control.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- a pinch of salt
- 8 oz (225g) mascarpone cheese, full-fat
- ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
- ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup (80ml) espresso or strong coffee, cooled
- 2 tablespoons Kahlúa or coffee liqueur (optional)
- unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease muffin tin or line with silicone or parchment liners.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (2-3 minutes). Add egg yolk and vanilla extract, mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture and stir until soft dough forms.
- Divide dough into 12 portions. Press each into bottom and up sides of muffin cups, about ¼ inch thick.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown around edges. Let cool completely in pan.
- Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, espresso, and Kahlúa (if using) until smooth. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture gently.
- Spoon or pipe mascarpone filling into cooled cookie cups, piling generously.
- Chill assembled cups in fridge for at least 1 hour. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Chill cookie dough for 30 minutes before shaping for easier handling and less shrinking. Use room temperature mascarpone for smooth filling. Ensure espresso is cooled before mixing to avoid curdling. Use a fine mesh sieve for even cocoa dusting. Cookie cups can be baked ahead and stored airtight at room temperature; filling can be made a day ahead and refrigerated. Assemble just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tiramisu cookie cu
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: tiramisu, cookie cups, party dessert, easy dessert, mascarpone, espresso, elegant dessert