Tiramisu Tartlets: Delicious Italian Mini Treats
These Tiramisu Tartlets are a delightful combination of creamy mascarpone and rich coffee flavors, all encased in a crispy tart shell. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat for yourself!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 100 g dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate (50-70% cocoa content)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated coffee
- 12 tartlet shells
- ¾ cup heavy cream (or whipping cream)
- ¾ cup mascarpone cheese
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (superfine sugar)
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Begin with preparing the coffee ganache. Chop the dark chocolate into small pieces and place it in a heatproof bowl. This takes about 5 minutes.
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream together with the brown sugar and granulated coffee over medium heat until the mixture is just about to boil. This takes about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to let it boil!
- Pour the hot cream mixture over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the chocolate to melt. Stir the mixture well until smooth, which takes about 2 minutes.
- Evenly distribute the ganache into the tartlet shells and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- While the ganache cools, prepare the cream mixture. Whip the heavy cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form, which takes about 3-4 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is homogeneous and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined. Be careful not to lose the fluffiness of the cream.
- Evenly distribute the mascarpone cream over the chilled ganache and let the tartlets set in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes.
- Before serving, you can garnish the tartlets with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings as desired for an extra visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tartlet
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: Avoid overheating the ganache, as this can cause the chocolate to clump. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature, especially the mascarpone, for better mixing. For a more intense coffee flavor, you can replace the granulated coffee with freshly brewed espresso.