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Crispy Tiramisu Cups Recipe with Easy Brown Sugar Glaze

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Crispy tiramisu cups with a crunchy ladyfinger shell, creamy mascarpone filling, and a luscious brown sugar glaze. Perfect for desserts, parties, and special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 24 ladyfinger cookies (Savoiardi brand preferred)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream, chilled
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240 ml) strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
  • 2 tbsp dark rum or coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat mini muffin tin with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Brush both sides of each ladyfinger with melted butter mixed with granulated sugar.
  3. Press one ladyfinger into each mini muffin cup, bending slightly to form a cup shape.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and crispy. Let cool completely before removing from tin.
  5. Combine brewed espresso or coffee with rum or coffee liqueur if using. Set aside to cool.
  6. In a chilled bowl, beat mascarpone cheese until smooth.
  7. In another bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  8. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone until combined but still fluffy.
  9. Quickly dip each cup into espresso soak to moisten, avoiding soaking too long to keep cups crispy.
  10. Spoon or pipe a generous dollop of mascarpone filling into each cup. Chill in fridge.
  11. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and brown sugar, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves and mixture bubbles gently.
  12. Slowly whisk in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Simmer 1-2 minutes until glaze thickens slightly. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  13. Drizzle warm brown sugar glaze over each tiramisu cup just before serving.
  14. Optionally dust with cocoa powder or finely grated dark chocolate.

Notes

Brush ladyfingers with melted butter and sugar to achieve crispy cups. Keep cream chilled before whipping to get fluffy texture. Dip cups briefly in espresso to avoid sogginess. Rewarm glaze gently if it thickens too much. Chill assembled cups for at least an hour to set filling and meld flavors.

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Keywords: tiramisu, crispy tiramisu cups, brown sugar glaze, mascarpone dessert, easy tiramisu, party dessert, finger food dessert

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