Peppermint Mocha Tiramisu Cups
Indulge in the festive delight of Peppermint Mocha Tiramisu Cups—a luscious blend of creamy mascarpone, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and a hint of peppermint, all elegantly layered in individual cups. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these dessert cups are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, ensuring that even novice cooks can impress their guests. Serve chilled and dusted with cocoa powder for a show-stopping finale to your meal!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None (requires chilling time)
- Total Time: 16 minute
- Yield: Makes approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (or espresso), cooled
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 12 store-bought ladyfingers
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Brew strong coffee or espresso and allow it to cool slightly. Stir in peppermint extract.
- In a mixing bowl, blend mascarpone cheese with sugar until smooth. Gently fold in whipped cream until fluffy.
- Dip each ladyfinger briefly into the coffee mixture and layer them at the bottom of serving cups (about two per cup).
- Spoon a generous layer of mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat layering coffee-dipped ladyfingers followed by more mascarpone filling until cups are full.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best). Dust cocoa on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: To prevent soggy ladyfingers, dip each quickly in coffee—just a second or two. For added flavor, consider drizzling chocolate syrup over the layers. Customize with flavored extracts or use crushed graham crackers instead of ladyfingers.