Mini Tiramisu Dessert Shooters

Tammy Smith

Mini Tiramisu Dessert Shooters pack all the classic flavors of the Italian original — espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa — into individual shot glasses. They're assembled in layers without any baking, making them a quick and crowd-friendly option that comes together in about 30 minutes plus chilling time.

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Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Course Dessert

Cuisine Italian

Servings shooters

Calories 582 kcal

Equipment

Electric Mixer
Mixing Bowls
Espresso maker
Small glasses or shooter cups
Spoon or piping bag
Fine Sieve

Ingredients

For the Espresso Coffee:

1 cup strong brewed espresso freshly brewed for best flavor

For the Mascarpone Filling:

8 oz mascarpone cheese Italian is preferred
1 cup heavy whipping cream chilled
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Assembly:

12 pieces ladyfinger biscuits preferably Italian Savoiardi
2 tablespoons cocoa powder for dusting
1 cup dark chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

Prepare the Espresso:

Brew 1 cup of strong espresso coffee and set aside to cool to room temperature.

Make the Mascarpone Filling:

In a mixing bowl, whisk the mascarpone cheese until smooth. In another bowl, using an electric mixer, whip the chilled heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form. Fold the mascarpone and vanilla extract gently into the whipped cream until well combined.

Assemble the Shooters:

Break the ladyfinger biscuits into small pieces to fit the shooter cups. Dip each piece quickly into the cooled espresso, ensuring they are coated but not soaked. Layer the bottom of each shooter glass with the espresso-dipped ladyfingers.
Pipe or spoon a layer of the mascarpone filling over the ladyfingers. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and finish with a final layer of mascarpone filling.

Final Touches:

Dust the top of each shooter with cocoa powder using a fine sieve. Garnish with dark chocolate shavings, if desired.

Notes

For a twist, consider adding a splash of coffee liqueur to the espresso for extra depth of flavor.
Use chilled ingredients to ensure the mascarpone mixture sets well.

Nutrition

Calories: 582kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 7gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 29gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 44mgPotassium: 335mgFiber: 4gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 1143IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 3mg

Keyword mini tiramisu dessert shooters, Tiramisu

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