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Individual tiramisu cups with cocoa powder dusted on top

Summer Tiramisu Cups

These Summer Tiramisu Cups are the ultimate no-bake treat — creamy, coffee-kissed, and ready in minutes. Perfect for lazy afternoons, BBQs, or whenever you need a little edible sunshine!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine italian-inspired, Summer Treats
Servings 6 cups
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small bowls
  • 6 small cups or jars
  • Fine mesh sieve

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold, because we’re serious about fluffiness
  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese the real MVP
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar sweet but classy
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract mandatory for that cozy flavor
  • 1 cup brewed coffee cooled — save the steam for your skincare routine
  • 12-16 ladyfinger cookies soft, spongy, and ready to party
  • Cocoa powder for the final dusting of magic
  • 6 cute small cups or jars

Instructions
 

  • Whip Up the Dreamy Cream
    In a big bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add in mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla, and keep whipping until it’s smooth and luscious. Try not to eat it straight from the bowl (no promises though).
  • Dip and Layer
    Quickly dip the ladyfingers in the cooled coffee — super quick, babes, like a lil’ coffee kiss, not a full swim.
    Layer the soaked cookies into your cups, top with a generous spoonful of cream, and repeat if your cup’s deep enough. Layers = life.
  • Dust and Chill
    Dust the tops with cocoa powder (get that pretty vibe!) and pop the cups in the fridge for at least an hour.
    The waiting is the hardest part, I swear.

Notes

Maria’s Tip: One time I left my tiramisu in the fridge overnight and OMG, it tasted like a coffee cloud straight from heaven. Don’t rush it if you can!
Keyword chilled desserts, easy summer desserts, no bake tiramisu, tiramisu cups