Tiramisu Cheesecake Cups Recipe By Food Fusion

### **Tiramisu Cheesecake Cups Recipe – By Food Fusion** 🍰☕

A perfect combination of **Tiramisu** and **cheesecake**, these **Tiramisu Cheesecake Cups** are a fun, easy-to-make, no-bake dessert with layers of creamy cheesecake and coffee-soaked ladyfingers. Perfect for your next get-together!

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### **Ingredients:**

✅ **For the Cheesecake Layer:**
- Cream Cheese – 200g (softened)
- Heavy Whipping Cream – 1 cup
- Powdered Sugar – ½ cup
- Vanilla Essence – 1 tsp
- Mascarpone Cheese – 200g (optional, for extra richness)

✅ **For the Coffee Syrup:**
- Hot Water – ½ cup
- Instant Coffee – 2 tbsp
- Sugar – 2 tbsp (optional, adjust to taste)

✅ **For the Ladyfinger Layer:**
- Ladyfingers – 10-12 (depending on the size of your cups)

✅ **For Garnish:**
- Cocoa Powder – for dusting
- Chocolate Shavings – optional
- Coffee Beans – optional

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### **Instructions:**

### **Step 1: Prepare the Coffee Syrup**
1. In a small bowl, dissolve **instant coffee** and **sugar** in **hot water**. Stir well until the coffee and sugar are completely dissolved.
2. Let it cool to room temperature.

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### **Step 2: Prepare the Cheesecake Layer**
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat **cream cheese** and **mascarpone cheese** (if using) until smooth and creamy.
2. In another bowl, whip the **heavy whipping cream** with **powdered sugar** and **vanilla essence** until stiff peaks form.
3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture until smooth and well combined.

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### **Step 3: Assemble the Cups**
1. **Dip the ladyfingers** quickly into the cooled **coffee syrup** one by one (don’t soak them too long or they’ll become soggy).
2. Place a layer of dipped **ladyfingers** at the bottom of each serving cup.
3. Top with a generous layer of the **cheesecake mixture**.
4. Repeat the layers – another layer of **ladyfingers** followed by the **cheesecake mixture**.
5. Smooth the top of the cups and refrigerate for at least **4 hours** or overnight for best results.

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### **Step 4: Garnish & Serve**
1. Before serving, dust the top of each cup with **cocoa powder** and garnish with **chocolate shavings** and **coffee beans** if desired.
2. Serve chilled and enjoy the creamy, coffee-infused goodness!

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### **Pro Tips:**
✔️ **Use a mix of mascarpone and cream cheese** for a more authentic flavor, but cream cheese alone works perfectly!
✔️ **Customize the sweetness** by adjusting the sugar in the coffee syrup.
✔️ You can make this dessert a day in advance for more flavor absorption and easier prep on the day you’re serving it.

Enjoy these **decadent Tiramisu Cheesecake Cups**, a perfect balance of **creamy cheesecake** and **coffee goodness**! Let me know how they turn out. 😊🍰☕