Tiramisu cup

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee or espresso, cooled
• 3 tablespoons rum or Marsala wine (optional)
• 16 ladyfingers or 1 sponge cake (homemade or store-bought)
• 4 egg yolks
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• Cocoa powder or grated chocolate, for garnish

Steps:

1. In a shallow dish, mix together the coffee and rum or Marsala wine (if using).
2. Dip each ladyfinger or sponge cake round into the coffee mixture for a few seconds, then place them in the bottom of 8-10 small cups or glasses.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks and sugar together until pale and creamy.
4. Add the mascarpone cheese to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
6. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
7. Spoon a layer of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers or sponge cake in each cup.
8. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers or sponge cake, followed by another layer of mascarpone mixture.
9. Cover the cups with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
10. Just before serving, sprinkle cocoa powder or grated chocolate over the top of each cup.