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Single Serve Tiramisu

Single Serve Tiramisu

Indulge in a dreamy, single-serve tiramisu—rich, creamy, and packed with espresso-soaked ladyfingers!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Mascarpone Cream:

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ¼ cup mascarpone cheese room temperature
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

For the Coffee Soak:

  • ¼ cup strong espresso or coffee cooled
  • 1 tbsp coffee liqueur Kahlúa, Tia Maria, or amaretto

For Assembly:

  • 4-6 ladyfinger cookies
  • 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
  • Chocolate shavings or curls optional

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Mascarpone Cream

  • In a small bowl, whisk egg yolk and sugar until pale and thick.
  • Gently fold in room-temperature mascarpone cheese.
  • In another bowl, whip heavy cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  • Fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture carefully.

Step 2: Prepare the Coffee Soak

  • Pour cooled espresso into a shallow dish.
  • Stir in coffee liqueur and set aside.

Step 3: Assemble the Tiramisu

  • Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee soak for 1 second per side.
  • Arrange soaked ladyfingers in a serving glass.
  • Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
  • Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers.
  • Top with remaining mascarpone cream, smoothing the surface.

Step 4: Finish & Chill

  • Dust the top with cocoa powder.
  • Add chocolate shavings if desired.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably 4-6 hours).

Notes

  • Chocolate Lover’s: Add cocoa powder to mascarpone cream & top with chocolate-covered espresso beans.
  • Berry Fresh: Layer with macerated strawberries or raspberries for a fruity twist.
  • Nutella Tiramisu: Swirl in melted Nutella & top with chopped hazelnuts.
  • Spiced Tiramisu: Add cinnamon and cardamom to the coffee soak for a warm, spiced version.
  • Citrus Tiramisu: Add orange zest and a splash of Grand Marnier to brighten up the flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSugar: 14g
Keyword Easy Tiramisu, no bake dessert, Single Serve Tiramisu
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