Gluten Free Tiramisu Cups
These gluten free tiramisu cups are a delightful, creamy dessert that captures the classic flavors of tiramisu, perfect for a sweet treat without the fuss of a large dessert.
Ingredients
For the Cream Mixture
- 8 ounces Mascarpone, softened Italian cheese giving richness
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream, cold For whipping
- 1/3 cup Powdered sugar, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Strong coffee or espresso, cooled For dipping cookies
- to layer Gluten free ladyfingers or gluten free sponge cookies Break into pieces if using sponge cookies
- to taste Cocoa powder, for dusting Use unsweetened for balance
- 1-2 teaspoons Rum or coffee liqueur (optional) For added flavor
- a pinch Salt (optional) Enhances flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Brew strong coffee or espresso and let it cool. Optionally stir in a splash of rum or coffee liqueur.
- In a bowl, whip the cold heavy cream until it holds soft peaks.
- In another bowl, stir together the mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
- Dip cookie pieces quickly into the cooled coffee and layer them in the cups.
- Spoon on the cream mixture and repeat the layering process, finishing with cream on top.
- Cover and chill for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Make sure not to over soak the cookies and chill the cups to let the flavors meld together. You can experiment with different flavor variations like chocolate or fruit layers.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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