Description
Gingerbread Tiramisu Cups are a festive twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining the flavors of gingerbread with creamy mascarpone and coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 1/2 cup coffee liqueur
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 12 gingerbread cookies
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Brew the coffee and let it cool.
- In a bowl, mix the brewed coffee with coffee liqueur.
- In another bowl, whisk together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Dip each gingerbread cookie into the coffee mixture briefly, then layer them in serving cups.
- Add a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the cookies.
- Repeat the layers until the cups are filled, finishing with the mascarpone mixture on top.
- Dust with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the coffee liqueur.
- These cups can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Garnish with whipped cream or additional gingerbread crumbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Gingerbread, Tiramisu, Holiday Dessert, Festive Treat