Chai Tiramisu Cups
If you’re looking for a seasonal no-bake dessert that combines warming spices and cream, then these easy chai tiramisu cups are for you. A spiced single serve dessert, perfect for the cooler seasons.
These single-serve tiramisu cups make serving a breeze and they have the wow-factor when it comes to presentation. Perfect for special occasions such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.
You’ll only need 8 ingredients and 20 min of hands-on prep time to whip up this simple no-bake dessert. Perfect for larger gatherings as they can easily be made in advanced as the flavors intensify over time.
For more easy fall dessert recipes, make sure to check out my cinnamon pie, plum ice blocks, and honey poached pears.
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Chai Tiramisu Cups
Ingredients
- 8 oz gingersnap cookies
- 1/2 cup black tea cooled
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp chai spice mix
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon garnish
Instructions
- Crush the 8 oz gingersnap cookiesookies into large chunks using a pestle, food processor, or a rolling pin and a plastic bag. Set about 4 tsp of small gingernut crumbs aside as a garnish for later.8 oz gingersnap cookies
- Place the biscuit chunks into a large bowl making sure that the pieces don't overlap. Pour over the cooled black tea and set it aside for the biscuits to soak up the liquid.1/2 cup black tea
- Meanwhile, mix mascarpone, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and the chai spice mix until smooth. Whip the heavy cream until it forms soft peaks, then gently fold into the spiced mascarpone mixture.1 cup mascarpone, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp chai spice mix
- To assemble the tiramisu, spread two tablespoons of the mascarpone mixture in the bottom of a single-serve dessert glass or bowl. Add a generous tablespoon of the soaked gingersnaps on top of the mascarpone in a single layer. Repeat this step for another two layers.
- Add an extra dollop of the mascarpone cream, followed by some gingernut crumbs, and a dusting cinnamon. Enjoy the chai tiramisu straight away or refrigerate for 2-3 hours for the flavors to intensify.1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Notes
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Gingersnap biscuits – The spiced biscuits add extra spice and texture to this dessert. You can substitute it with traditional ladyfinger biscuits, digestives, or spekulatius.
- Black tea – For soaking the gingersnap biscuits. You can used a herbal tea such as berry or ginger tea as well.
- Mascarpone and cream – Make sure to use full-fat versions of both.
- Maple syrup – The syrup adds a caramel-like flavor and deeper color to the mascarpone cream. You can substitute it with sugar or runny honey as well.
- Chai spices – The chai spice mix complements the ginger flavors. You can choose my Christmas spice mix or a pumpkin spice blend instead.
Variations
Swap the gingersnap biscuits with traditional ladyfingers for a more authentic taste. You can also use spekulatius or my German gingerbread cookies.
Lighten it up with store-bought or homemade Greek yogurt instead of the mascarpone and whipped cream layers for a healthy tiramisu.
