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Mini Tiramisu Chocolate Cups

Elegant no-bake mini tiramisu desserts layered with espresso-soaked cake, mascarpone cream, and served in chocolate cups.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tiramisu Layers
  • 12 chocolate dessert cups
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strong brewed espresso cooled
  • 10 ladyfinger cookies broken into pieces
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Piping bag or spoon

Method
 

  1. Prepare espresso and allow it to cool completely.
  2. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
  5. Lightly soak ladyfinger pieces in espresso.
  6. Layer soaked cake and mascarpone cream inside chocolate cups.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours to set.
  8. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, chill overnight and dust with cocoa just before serving.