Everyday recipes
Tiramisu cups
Serving size: Serves 4-6
Cooking time: Less than 30 minutes
Course: DessertFavourite flavours: Chocolate
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INGREDIENTS
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon instant coffee powder
250g mascarpone
100g dark chocolate, melted
½ cup thickened cream, whipped
1½ tablespoons brandy
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
6 sponge fingers, halved lengthways, quartered
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
extra whipped cream, chocolate curls, cocoa powder, to serve
METHOD
- In a shallow dish, combine hot water and coffee, stirring until coffee dissolves.
- In a bowl, mix a quarter of the mascarpone with chocolate. Stir quickly until well combined. Blend remaining mascarpone through. Fold cream, brandy and vanilla through mascarpone mixture.
- Dip biscuits pieces, one at a time, into coffee mixture. Arrange in the base of 6 serving cups or glasses. Top with mascarpone mixture, followed by a dollop of extra cream. Chill until ready to serve. Serve tiramasu topped with chocolate curls and a dusting of cocoa.
TOP TIPS - These can be made in advance. Leave the final cream and chocolate decoration until you are ready to serve.
