Shavuot Tiramisu Cups: A Creamy Dessert Everyone Will Love

Shavuot and dairy desserts go hand in hand, making this the perfect time to bring something extra special to the table. These individual tiramisu cups combine rich coffee flavors, silky mascarpone cream, soft coffee soaked ladyfingers, and chocolate in every layer. Beautifully served in personal dessert cups, they look impressive, feel festive, and make a wonderful addition to a Shavuot meal or holiday gathering.

Makes 10 individual dessert cups, about 4 oz each.

What You'll Need

For the cups:

5 ladyfingers, halved

For the cheese cream:

1 cup heavy cream

8 oz mascarpone or cream cheese

¼ cup sugar

For the coffee cream:

½ cup milk

½ cup heavy cream

½ cup roasted coffee beans, optional

1 tablespoon granulated instant coffee

3½ oz milk chocolate, broken into pieces

3½ oz dark chocolate, broken into pieces

For the syrup:

½ cup milk

2 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon granulated instant coffee

¼ cup amaretto liqueur or another quality liqueur

Chocolate shavings, for garnish

How to Make It

Prepare the Cheese Cream

In a bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, mascarpone, and sugar with a hand whisk until smooth.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Prepare the Coffee Cream

In a small saucepan, bring the milk, heavy cream, roasted coffee beans, and instant coffee to a gentle boil.

Strain the hot mixture into a bowl.

Immediately add the milk chocolate and dark chocolate. Let sit for about 1 minute, then stir until smooth and fully melted.

Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Prepare the Syrup

In a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, and instant coffee.

Heat while stirring occasionally until the sugar and coffee dissolve.

Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.

Add the amaretto and stir.

Allow the syrup to cool for about 10 minutes.

Assemble the Tiramisu Cups

Pour the coffee cream into each dessert cup until it reaches about one third of the cup.

Place the cups in the freezer for 15 minutes to help the mixture firm slightly. This prevents the ladyfingers from floating and sticking to the sides.

Dip half a ladyfinger into the syrup and place it into the center of each cup.

Lightly whip the chilled cheese cream with a whisk or mixer until airy and spoon it over the ladyfinger layer.

Top with chocolate shavings.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Storage Tips

Store the tiramisu cups in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Rich, creamy, and beautifully layered, these Shavuot tiramisu cups bring together coffee, chocolate, and classic dairy flavors in a dessert that feels elegant enough for the holiday table.