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Tiramisu (Individual Cups)

Tiramisu (Individual Cups)

A classic Italian dessert reimagined with health and Mediterranean principles in mind. Each cup layers coffee-soaked ladyfingers with a light mascarpone cream, enriched with the natural sweetness of honey and the robust flavor of espresso, all dusted with a fine cocoa powder.

30 min4 servingsitaliandessert
vegetarian
pescetarian
mediterranean

Nutrition Facts

Per serving

Calories321
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g32%
Saturated Fat 17g85%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 66mg22%
Sodium 30mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
Dietary Fiber 5g16%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 5g10%
Calcium 50mg4%
Iron 3.4mg19%
Potassium 290mg6%
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin B6 0.01mg1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg
Vitamin K 0.06mcg
Magnesium 102mg24%
Zinc 0.81mg7%
Folate 0.92mcg

Approximate values — some ingredient data may be incomplete.

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup espresso
  • 24 pieces ladyfingers
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 ounce dark chocolate

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare espresso and let it cool to room temperature.
  2. 2Separate egg whites and yolks into two bowls.
  3. 3Beat egg yolks with honey and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  4. 4In another bowl, gently fold mascarpone cheese into the egg yolk mixture.
  5. 5Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold into the mascarpone and egg yolk mixture.
  6. 6Dip ladyfingers quickly into the espresso, ensuring they are moist but not soggy.
  7. 7Layer the soaked ladyfingers at the bottom of each cup.
  8. 8Spoon a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  9. 9Repeat the layering process until cups are filled, finishing with a mascarpone layer.
  10. 10Dust the top with cocoa powder.
  11. 11Shave dark chocolate over the top for garnish.
  12. 12Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

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