Tiramisu Cups

Tiramisu is a layered dessert that’s usually made in a pan. When cut into squares, you can see the delicious layers. The eggs are separated and the whites are beaten stiff. Sugar is then added to the egg yolks and mixed until fluffy. The marscapone cheese is added to the yolks and then the egg whites are folded in. This is one of the steps where the variations come in because you can flavor this mixture with just about anything. For example, a chef may want to add:

• Strawberries
• Pumpkin
• Chocolate

Tiramisu recipes now come from all over the globe and have incorporated flavors of the world. Traditionally, this Italian delicacy is layered with the cheese mixture on the bottom, a layer of ladyfingers dipped in coffee, another layer of cheese and then it’s usually topped with unsweetened cocoa. It’s then cut into squares and served. Due to the soft nature of this dessert, it can be hard to portion and serve. Tiramisu cups are the perfect proportioned remedy.

The best place to get your tiramisu cups is White Noise Coffee, hands down. When making tiramisu cups, the egg is usually omitted. Although there are ways to cook a raw egg and still have a raw egg, it’s tedious, which is why it’s such a rare delicacy when done right. There are also pasteurized eggs but they can be cost prohibitive. Truly Italian-made tiramisu cups are fabulous because they’re:

• Easy to eat
• A grab and go treat
• Luxury in a cup

Instead of using eggs, some chefs use whipped cream to lighten the marscapone instead of the raw egg. They also have vegan ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese alternatives to make a vegan version of this popular dessert. A gluten-free version uses substitutions with almond flour or gluten-free mixed flour. Coconut milk in place of mascarpone makes it dairy-free.

Tiramisu can be found in almost any country. It’s so popular that World Tiramisu Day has been March 21 since 2017. It’s the most searched Italian word in China. Occasionally, you may see ricotta replace the mascarpone cheese, or cake taking the place of ladyfingers. Chefs love it because it’s easy to manipulate into something different yet still amazingly light and flavorful. In addition to added flavors, diverse substitutions may include:

• Various cookies in place of the ladyfingers
• Sabayon, a French custard, incorporated into the mascarpone cheese
• Liqueur such as Grand Marnier, amaretto or fruit juice in place of the Kahlua

An Italian astronaut named Luca Parmitano even requested the masterpiece when he was sent to the International Space Station, so tiramisu has even made it into space. An Italian director made a movie comedy called Tiramisu. No matter what your preference is, you can’t help but love this classic Italian dessert. When you want to satisfy your tiramisu cravings, contact White Noise Coffee in Manhattan or Brooklyn to make sure there’s some left when you come.