Pistachio Tiramisu Cups
Indulge in creamy pistachio tiramisu cups - a unique twist on a classic Italian dessert with espresso-soaked cake and rich pistachio cream. A must-try pistachio dessert!
Servings: 4 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups sponge cake pieces or Ladyfingers
- 1 cup espresso
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons pistachio butter
- ¼ cup pistachios unsalted, chopped
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Make The Pistachio Cream
- Use a stand mixer or a large bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and pistachio butter to the bowl and continue beating until the mixture is thick and well combined.
- Scoop the pistachio flavored cream into a piping bag for easier assembly, or set aside with a spoon.
Prepare The Base
- Cut the sponge cake into small 1/2 - 1 inch cubes (see note 1).
- Brew your espresso coffee and set aside.
Assemble The Tiramisu Cups
- Place a layer of cake cubes or ladyfinger biscuit pieces into the base of each cup and spoon a tablespoon of coffee over the top of each.
- Pipe or spoon a layer of mascarpone pistachio cream on top of the cake cubes.
- Sprinkle a few chopped pistachios on top of the cream.
- Repeat the layers one more time - soaked cake, pistachio cream and chopped pistachios.
- Finish with a final layer of pistachio cream so the dessert reaches the top of the glass. Smooth the tops of the cups with a knife or spatula then place in the fridge.
Chill And Serve
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
- When ready to serve, generously dust the top of each glass with cocoa powder and add some extra chopped pistachios (optional).
Notes
- I use store bought sponge cake to make this dessert super quick and easy. You can also use the more traditional Ladyfinger sponge biscuits. If you use the sponge biscuits, you will need 2-3 biscuits per cup, depending on the size of your cups.
- You can make these dessert cups ahead of time and store in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- For the best flavor, use full fat mascarpone cheese and heavy cream, and dutch processed cocoa.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 979kcal | Carbohydrates: 98g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 244mg | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 1876IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 4mg