Easy Fall Tiramisu Cups
If you’re looking for a seasonal no-bake dessert that combines warming spices and cream, then these easy fall tiramisu cups are for you. A chai inspired single serve dessert, perfect for the cooler seasons.
Why you’ll love my tiramisu cup recipe
- Quick and easy: You’ll only need 8 ingredients and 20 min of hands-on prep time to whip up this simple no-bake dessert.
- Individual cups: This single-serve tiramisu makes serving a breeze and has the wow-factor when it comes to presentation. Perfect for special occasions such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.
- Meal-prep friendly: Perfect for larger gatherings as they can easily be made in advanced as the flavors intensify over time.
Ingredients
- 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.
- Spices – Vanilla and pumpkin spice complement the ginger flavors. Try my Christmas spice mix or chai spice mix for a festive twist.
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 spiced Greek yogurt instead of the mascarpone and whipped cream layers for a healthy tiramisu.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Tiramisu is typically refrigerated for up to 6 hours before serving for the flavors to mingle and intensify. This recipe however can be enjoyed straight away or you can let it rest in the fridge for 2-6 hours.
Gin-infused tiramisu lasts up to 3 days in the fridge. This recipe doesn’t include raw eggs which makes it safer to store.
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Easy Fall Tiramisu Cups
Ingredients
- 8 oz gingersnap cookies
- 1/2 cup black tea cooled
- 1 cup mascarpone
- 1/2 cup cream
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice
- 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 pumpkin spice1/4 tsp pumpkin spice until smooth. Whip 1/2 cup creamhe cream until it forms soft peaks, then gently fold into the spiced mascarpone.1 cup mascarpone, 1/2 cup cream, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice
- 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 tiramisu straight away or refrigerate for 1-2 hours for the flavors to intensify.1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
