Tiramisu Cookie Cups Recipe
Tiramisu Cookie Cups are a delightful fusion of classic tiramisu flavors and chewy cookie texture. These bite-sized treats feature soft, baked cookie cups filled with rich mascarpone cream infused with coffee, and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant and indulgent dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Elias
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookie cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Cookie Cups
- 2 cups cookie dough (chocolate chip or your favorite kind)
Mascarpone Filling
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Prepare Cookie Cups: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Press the cookie dough evenly into the cavities of a muffin tin to form small cups. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Allow to cool completely before removing from the tin.
- Make Mascarpone Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the mascarpone cheese, cooled brewed coffee, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Fill Cookie Cups: Spoon or pipe the mascarpone cream into each cooled cookie cup, filling them generously.
- Dust with Cocoa: Lightly dust the filled cookie cups with cocoa powder using a fine sieve or sifter for a classic tiramisu finish.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the cookie cups for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought cookie dough to save time or make your own for a personalized flavor.
- Ensure the coffee used in the mascarpone filling is cooled to prevent the cream from curdling.
- For extra texture, sprinkle some finely chopped chocolate or espresso beans on top along with the cocoa powder.
- The cookie cups can be prepared a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.
Keywords: Tiramisu, Cookie Cups, Mascarpone, Coffee Dessert, Italian Dessert, Bite-sized Dessert