Easy Tiramisu Trifle in a Glass

Love tiramisu but looking for a faster, cuter way to serve it? These Easy Tiramisu Trifles in a Glass are the perfect single-serve desserts for coffee lovers. They deliver all the creamy, coffee-soaked goodness of traditional tiramisu—layered in elegant glasses and ready in under 20 minutes. No baking required!

Ingredients:

200g (7 oz) ladyfinger biscuits (savoiardi)
1 cup (240ml) brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
250g (8 oz) mascarpone cheese
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Dark chocolate shavings or grated chocolate (optional)

Preparation:

Prepare the coffee soak:
Mix the espresso (or strong coffee) with coffee liqueur, if using. Set aside.
Make the mascarpone filling:
In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
In a separate bowl, whisk the mascarpone until smooth, then gently fold in the whipped cream.
Assemble the trifle glasses:
- Break ladyfingers into smaller pieces and briefly dip them into the coffee mixture.
- Layer the bottom of each glass with soaked ladyfingers.
- Add a layer of mascarpone cream.
- Repeat the layers once more, finishing with mascarpone on top.
Chill and garnish:
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Dust with cocoa powder and top with chocolate shavings just before serving.