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Mini Tiramisu Cups – Appetizer Recipes Made Sweet

I’ve always had a soft spot for tiramisu, but sometimes, I just want a quick little dessert that doesn’t take up my whole afternoon—or my fridge space. That’s where these mini tiramisu cups come in. They’re like your favorite Italian dessert but shrunk down to fit into your hand (or maybe just two bites if you're like me). These dessert cups are light, creamy, and give you that rich coffee-and-cocoa hit without the commitment of a full cake. I’ve taken the best parts of the classic tiramisu and simplified them, making it more approachable for last-minute dinner guests or, let’s be honest, random Wednesday cravings. You don’t need any fancy equipment or a culinary degree—just a mixing bowl and a spoon will do. Whether you’re after a healthy tiramisu recipe, the best tiramisu recipe to win over a crowd, or just a quick tiramisu recipe you can whip up before the taco cups even finish baking, this one checks all the boxes. I call that a win in the appetizer recipes department.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: appetizer recipes, best tiramisu recipe, dessert cups recipes, healthy tiramisu recipe, quick tiramisu recipe, taco cups recipe, tiramisu easy recipe
Servings: 6 cups
Author: Camila

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 12-16 ladyfinger cookies, broken in halves
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder, for dusting
  • Mini dessert cups or small glasses

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. In another bowl, blend the mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
  4. Dip ladyfinger halves quickly in coffee and layer them at the bottom of each dessert cup.
  5. Spoon a layer of the mascarpone cream on top.
  6. Repeat with another dipped ladyfinger layer, then another layer of cream.
  7. Dust the tops generously with cocoa powder.
  8. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving—if you can wait that long.