By Becky Hardin
Updated Mar 7, 2025
These Easy Tiramisu Cups are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, served in individual cups! I dipped Nilla wafers in coffee, then layered with mascarpone mousse and topped with cocoa powder to make the cutest mini treats! If you’re looking for an elegant single serve dessert that is no-bake and quick to assemble, my tiramisu cups recipe is perfect!
5-Star Reviews
“These are so fun, can’t wait to make them this summer!” – Matt
Single-serve Tiramisu Cups Recipe
My individual tiramisu cups is a perfect solution if making traditional tiramisu feels overwhelming. This easy dessert doesn’t call for eggs or soaking of lady fingers. It’s super simple to make with Nilla wafers. I assemble this in about 7 minutes and clean up is even quicker. This is the perfect dessert for small gatherings or summer parties!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 16 ounces mascarpone cheese 454 grams
- ▢ ⅓ cup granulated sugar 67 grams
- ▢ ¼ cup 2% milk 57 grams
- ▢ ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 21 grams
- ▢ 36 Nabisco Nilla Wafers 135 grams
- ▢ ½ cup strongly brewed coffee 114 grams
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together the mascarpone cheese, sugar, and milk until fluffy. If necessary, add more milk (1 tablespoon at a time) to make the consistency as creamy as you want. Set aside. 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup 2% milk
- Using a piping bag or a Ziplock bag with the corner cut off, pipe the bottom layer of the mascarpone mixture into the bottom of 4 small glass cups.
- Use a fine mesh sieve to sprinkle a dash of cocoa powder on top. ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dip the Nilla wafers in the coffee and layer 3 at a time into each cup. 36 Nabisco Nilla Wafers, ½ cup strongly brewed coffee
- Top with more of the cream layer, then more cocoa. Repeat one more time (3 layers of each per cup).
- Top with more cocoa powder and a Nilla wafer for garnish. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Stand Mixer
- Piping Tip Set (optional)
- Fine Mesh Sieve
Becky’s Tips
- Use any kind of cocoa powder you want (natural or Dutch-process).
- Crème fraîche or whipped ricotta cheese can be alternatives to mascarpone cheese.
- Use room temperature mascarpone cheese to avoid lumps in the cream cheese mixture.
- Use ladyfingers if available, I use Nilla wafer as an substitute.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Store
Refrigerate any leftover tiramisu cups for up to 2 days. Cover them with plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out.
You can also make them 2-3 days in advance. Prepare the cream cheese mixture and refrigerate. When ready, soak in coffee and assemble the layers.
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Easy Tiramisu Cups
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Stand Mixer
- Piping Tip Set (optional)
- Fine Mesh Sieve
Ingredients
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese 454 grams
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar 67 grams
- ¼ cup 2% milk 57 grams
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 21 grams
- 36 Nabisco Nilla Wafers 135 grams
- ½ cup strongly brewed coffee 114 grams
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat together the mascarpone cheese, sugar, and milk until fluffy. If necessary, add more milk (1 tablespoon at a time) to make the consistency as creamy as you want. Set aside. 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup 2% milk
- Using a piping bag or a Ziplock bag with the corner cut off, pipe the bottom layer of the mascarpone mixture into the bottom of 4 small glass cups.
- Use a fine mesh sieve to sprinkle a dash of cocoa powder on top. ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- Dip the Nilla wafers in the coffee and layer 3 at a time into each cup. 36 Nabisco Nilla Wafers, ½ cup strongly brewed coffee
- Top with more of the cream layer, then more cocoa. Repeat one more time (3 layers of each per cup).
- Top with more cocoa powder and a Nilla wafer for garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use any kind of cocoa powder you want (natural or Dutch-process).
- Crème fraîche or whipped ricotta cheese can be alternatives to mascarpone cheese.
- Use room temperature mascarpone cheese to avoid lumps in the cream cheese mixture.
- Use ladyfingers if available, I use Nilla wafer as an substitute.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
