Cocoa Tiramisu Cup: Quick and Egg-Free, perfect for any occasion!
Craving tiramisu but short on time? Here’s the perfect solution: the cocoa tiramisu cup! A fresh and indulgent spoon dessert, ready in minutes without using eggs. The addition of unsweetened cocoa, both in the biscuit soak and as a final sprinkle, makes this tiramisu even more intense and enveloping. Let’s find out how to prepare it! Easy-to-Find Ingredients
To prepare this delicious cup, you will need a few simple ingredients: ladyfingers, mascarpone, whipping cream, sugar, coffee, unsweetened cocoa, and a bit of coffee liqueur. All ingredients are easily available at any supermarket.
Step-by-Step Preparation
The preparation of the cocoa tiramisu cup is really simple. Start by preparing the coffee and cocoa soak, quickly dipping the biscuits so as not to soften them too much. Beat the mascarpone with the sugar and powdered sugar, then gently fold in the whipped cream. Assemble the cup by decorating with dipped biscuits and filling it with the coffee and cocoa flavored cream, finishing with a generous sprinkle of unsweetened cocoa.
It is a perfect dessert for any occasion, from a dinner with friends to a quick after-dinner dessert. Its simple and quick preparation makes it ideal even for those with little kitchen experience. Try this recipe and be won over by its goodness!
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 990.76 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 61.14 (g) of which sugars 30.95 (g)
- Proteins 11.37 (g)
- Fat 75.70 (g) of which saturated 18.85 (g)of which unsaturated 1.10 (g)
- Fibers 18.63 (g)
- Sodium 54.01 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 265 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 7.8 oz coffee (espresso)
- 4.1 oz coffee liqueur
- 5 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 ladyfingers
- 1.67 cups heavy whipping cream
- 10.6 oz mascarpone
- 0.35 cups powdered sugar
Tools
- Electric whisks Moulinex HM3101 Quick Mix Electric Mixer, Electric Whisk, Egg Whites Whipping, Cake, Pizza, Bread Dough and Cream Preparation, 300 W
- Bowl DOWAN 300 ml Porcelain Bowl Set, Ice Cream Bowls, Dessert Bowls, Snack Bowls, Set of 6, White
- Dessert cups CRYSTALIA 100% LEAD-FREE Premium Glass Ice Cream Cups, 185ml Set of 4 Dessert Glasses, Ice Cream Footed Cups, Dessert Glasses, Sorbet, Pudding, Sherbet Glasses
Cocoa Tiramisu Cup Steps
Start by placing the mascarpone, cream, and powdered sugar in a bowl, and whisk with an electric beater until you obtain a light and creamy mixture. Set aside.
In a bowl, pour 130 ml of cold coffee, 100 ml of liqueur, and a teaspoon of cocoa powder, mix well. In another bowl, pour the remaining coffee, a tablespoon of liqueur, and the remaining cocoa, mix. Pour a bit of the obtained sauce over the cream of cream and mascarpone. Then quickly dip 2 biscuits, on both sides, in the other bowl and place them in a cup, leaning against the edge.
Fill the cup with the cream, pour a bit more sauce over it, and dust with cocoa. Place in the fridge until ready to serve. Delicious!
Variations, notes, tips for the cocoa tiramisu cup
Variations and Decorations
The cocoa tiramisu cup is a very versatile base, which you can customize as you like. You can add chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or white chocolate shavings for a touch of crunchiness. To decorate your cup, you can use spray whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
The cocoa tiramisu cup is a very versatile base, which you can customize as you like. You can add chocolate chips, fresh fruit, or white chocolate shavings for a touch of crunchiness. To decorate your cup, you can use spray whipped cream or chocolate shavings.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Why Choose an Egg-Free Cocoa Tiramisu Cup?
The egg-free cocoa tiramisu cup is an excellent alternative for those with intolerances or who prefer to avoid this ingredient. Furthermore, it is a much quicker dessert to prepare, perfect for satisfying a sudden craving for sweets. Despite the simplicity of the recipe, the result is a creamy and delicious dessert that will win over even the most demanding palates.
The egg-free cocoa tiramisu cup is an excellent alternative for those with intolerances or who prefer to avoid this ingredient. Furthermore, it is a much quicker dessert to prepare, perfect for satisfying a sudden craving for sweets. Despite the simplicity of the recipe, the result is a creamy and delicious dessert that will win over even the most demanding palates.