Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) Strong Brewed Coffee, cooled
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Coffee Liqueur (like Kahlua, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Granulated Sugar
  • 8 ounces (225g) Mascarpone Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) Heavy Cream, cold
  • 1/4 cup (50g) Powdered Sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) Vanilla Extract
  • Approximately 36 Amaretti Cookies (Italian Almond Macaroons - about 3 per bite)
  • 2 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, for dusting
  • Chocolate shavings (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Coffee Syrup: Combine coffee, coffee liqueur (if using), and granulated sugar in a shallow dish. Stir until sugar dissolves.
  2. Make the Mascarpone Cream: Beat mascarpone cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, continuing to whip until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese until well combined.
  3. Assemble the Tiramisu Bites: Dip each amaretti cookie briefly into the coffee syrup (do not soak).
  4. Layer in Muffin Tins (or Individual Dishes): Place one dipped cookie in each muffin tin cavity (or serving dish). Top with a layer of mascarpone cream. Repeat layers, ending with mascarpone cream.
  5. Chill: Cover the muffin tin (or dishes) with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
  6. Dust with Cocoa: Before serving, dust the top of each bite generously with cocoa powder. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.