Mocha Espresso Tiramisu Cups

Prep Time 30 min
Cook Time N/A
Servings 8
Difficulty Moderate

Ingredients

  • LADYFINGERS
  • 1 tablespoon Medaglia d'Oro® Instant Espresso Coffee
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 1 (3 oz.) package ladyfingers thawed
  • FILLING
  • 1 tablespoon Medaglia d'Oro® Instant Espresso Coffee
  • 1 teaspoon hot water
  • 1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk divided
  • 1 (8 oz.) package mascarpone or cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups heavy cream, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips divided
  • 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar
  • Mini semi-sweet chocolate chips for garnish
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for garnish

Directions

  • Step 1

    STIR 1 tablespoon instant coffee and 1/4 cup hot water in small bowl until dissolved. Separate ladyfingers into halves. Place cut side up on tray or cookie sheet. Brush with liquid coffee. Cover with plastic wrap.

  • Step 2

    To make Mascarpone Filling: COMBINE 1 tablespoon instant coffee and 1 teaspoon hot water in small bowl until blended. Beat 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk and mascarpone in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add 1 1/2 cups cream, vanilla and thick coffee mixture. Beat until soft peaks form. Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.

  • Step 3

    To make Chocolate Filling: PLACE 1/4 cup chocolate chips in small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave in additonal 10 second intervals until melted. Stir in remaining sweetened condensed milk until smooth.

  • Step 4

    LAYER each of 8 (6 oz.) glass dessert dishes or coffee cups with 1 tablespoon chocolate filling and 3 ladyfinger halves arranged finished sides out against sides of dish. Fill center with mascarpone filling. Cover; chill at least 2 hours.

  • Step 5

    BEAT remaining cream and powdered sugar in small bowl with electric mixer on low speed until combined. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form. Spoon on top just before serving. Garnish with mini chocolate chips or sprinkle with cocoa powder, if desired.