That is why eating a very rich and creamy tiramisu can be one’s sweetest dream. But if you only need a little – and I mean, enough for two – then this small batch tiramisu recipe is just the thing! Forget the massive container of tiramisu you perhaps ate for days; welcome a portion that will perfectly serve two. This wonderful dessert brings together the taste of coffee and creaminess of mascarpone cheese in an appealing way that will surely leave everyone amazed.

Ingredients:

- 50 grams of espresso or drip brewed coffee
- 1/4 cup rum (optional)
– 4 sponge cake or ladyfinger biscuits torn in to pieces
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Cup ingredients – 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
1/2 teaspoon Vanillas
ground cinnamon – 1/4 teaspoon
- Cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions:

1. Start with your espresso or coffee as applicable to your concept. If this is the case, you can always warm up a couple of tablespoons of pre-prepared espresso or coffee for a much faster option. Thezo allow the coffee to cool before adding 1 tablespoon of rum (optional and mix gently).

2. Next you will take your sponge cake or ladyfinger biscuits and crumble it into small pieces. Put them in a bowl and then pour as much as the coffee mixture over the biscuits to allow it to coat the biscuits. Set aside.

3. In another bowl, beat the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla and cinnamon until the mixture consistency is thick and peaks.

4. After this gently and without compromising the fluffiness fold in the mascarpone cheese to the whipped cream. Make sure that the cheese is mixed well in the cream or incorporated right through the cream.

5. For the preparation of the small batch tiramisu, lay down a layer of coffee soaked biscuit pieces in a medium shallow bowl or a small serving dish. Place tablespoon of mascarpone and whipped cream mixture on each of the biscuits and spread it gently.

6. Layer it again by setting a layer of coffee soaked biscuit pieces and then the remaining mascarpone and whipped cream.

7. Store ta chill your small batch tiramisu in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or preferably, overnight, to let the flavors combine. To serve dust the top of the cake with a light sprinkle of cocoa powder using a fine meshed sieve.

8. This small batch tiramisu is best served immediately Try the tiramisu with two eager palates!

Conclusion:

The following is a Small Batch Tiramisu so you don’t end up how I do, with half eaten tiramisu staring at you for days. There has got to be a better way to enjoy this delicious dessert that can feed not 2, but 1 – perfect for a romantic dinner for two or a movie night. Thus it’s time to say arrivederci to bland commercial deserts and welcome the culinary universe of homemade tiramisu with this easy Small Batch Tiramisu recipe!