Description
Delightful tiramisu shots bring Italian dessert magic to bite-sized perfection. Coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone create an irresistible treat you can savor in one delectable spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Alcohol:
- 2 ounces (59 ml) Kahlua
- 2 ounces (59 ml) Baileys
Dairy:
- 2 ounces (59 ml) heavy cream
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Garnish:
- Cocoa powder (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brew strong espresso and allow it to cool to room temperature, then mix with coffee liqueur for an intense flavor base.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, creating a light and airy texture that will form the dessert’s signature cream layer.
- Carefully dip ladyfinger cookies into the espresso-liqueur mixture for a brief moment, ensuring they are moistened but not soggy.
- Begin assembling the shots by placing a soaked ladyfinger piece at the bottom of each shot glass as the first foundational layer.
- Pipe or spoon the mascarpone cream mixture over the ladyfinger, creating an even and generous layer that fills about one-third of the glass.
- Dust the cream layer with cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve, creating a delicate and elegant chocolate coating.
- Repeat the layering process with another ladyfinger and cream layer, building height and complexity in the shot glass.
- Refrigerate the tiramisu shots for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set properly.
- Before serving, garnish with a light sprinkle of additional cocoa powder and optionally, a small chocolate curl for visual appeal.
Notes
- Use room temperature mascarpone to ensure a smooth, lump-free cream that blends perfectly with the other ingredients.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly in coffee and liqueur to prevent them from becoming too soggy and maintaining a delicate texture.
- Experiment with different liqueurs like Amaretto or Kahlua to customize the flavor profile and add a unique personal touch.
- Chill the shots for at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and develop a more intense taste experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg