Elegant mini tiramisu with coffee-soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and a cocoa dusting in bite-sized portions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cream Layer
01 - 8.8 oz mascarpone cheese
02 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Coffee Mixture
05 - 1/2 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
06 - 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
→ Assembly
07 - 12-14 ladyfinger biscuits, cut to fit shot glasses
08 - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
09 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Whisk mascarpone, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
02 - Whip heavy cream in a separate bowl until medium peaks form.
03 - Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated.
04 - In a shallow dish, combine cooled espresso and coffee liqueur if using.
05 - Quickly dip ladyfinger pieces into coffee mixture without soaking.
06 - Place dipped ladyfinger at bottom of each shot glass.
07 - Spoon or pipe mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers in each glass.
08 - Add another dipped ladyfinger layer followed by mascarpone cream.
09 - Smooth top surfaces and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
10 - Dust with unsweetened cocoa powder and garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired before serving.
