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    Keto Tiramisu Cups

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: February 2, 2023 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    Keto Tiramisu Recipe

    Keto Tiramisu Cups are just like the classic Italian tiramisu but made low carb with Low Carb Amaretti Cookies instead of lady finger cookies.

    With only 4g net carbs per serving you will enjoy this luscious and creamy dessert without the guilt of having too much sugar. Making these low carb and keto tiramisu cups diabetic friendly as well.

    three tiramisu cups lined up on a wooden table this recipe
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    • Ingredients used to make these tiramisu cups
    • Steps by step instructions
    • Other low carb dessert recipes you might enjoy
    • Recipe tips
    • Recipe variations
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Keto Tiramisu

    These mini tiramisu cups have layers of creamy mascarpone mixed with egg yolks and sweetener until smooth and luscious.

    Usually made for special occasions but these easy tiramisu cups can be made as a regular dessert on rotation every week.

    Ingredients used to make these tiramisu cups

    Creamy ingredients layered with the low carb amaretti cookies. You will love these Italian tiramisu cups.

    • Low Carb Amaretti Cookies: traditionally Italians will have amaretti cookies on special occasions like weddings and baptisms, we made these cookies specifically for these tiramisu cups recipe.
    • Mascarpone cheese: often compared to cream cheese but sweeter and less tangy.
    • Egg Yolks: mixed with powdered erythritol and folded right in with the mascarpone cheese to make a creamy filling.
    • Erythritol: this is my favorite sweetener as I find it is the closest sweetener to sugar and as a type 2 diabetic it does not seem to spike my blood sugars.
    • Cocoa Powder: a layer of unsweetened cocoa powder gives this creamy dessert a chocolatey finish.
    • Espresso: adds some moisture to the cookies and balances out the sweetness from the mascarpone cream mixture.

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    top view of a tiramisu cup.

    Steps by step instructions

    How to make Tiramisu Cups?

    STEP 1: Using a double boiler over low heat, add the yolks and sweetener and whisk them together for about 8-10 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Don't worry if it clumps up, it will smooth out.

    Remove from heat and allow to slightly cool.

    STEP 2: using an electric hand mixer whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.

    STEP 3: combine the mascarpone with the yolk mixture and then gently fold in the whipped heavy whipping cream.

    • STEP 4: for the cups, I used individual tiramisu cups that I had when I purchased the Costco tiramisu cups years ago.

    STEP 5: to layer the tiramisu cups first dunk an amaretto cookie for about 10 seconds into the espresso and then crumble the cookie into the bottom of the cups. Drizzle a teaspoon of espresso over the crumbled cookie and then add a layer of the mascarpone cream mixture.

    STEP 6: add another crumbled espresso-soaked amaretto cookie and another layer of the espresso cream, then top with a sprinkle of the unsweetened cocoa powder. Cover each individual tiramisu cup with plastic wrap and let set in the fridge for 24 hours before serving.

    side view of a tiramisu cup.

    Other low carb dessert recipes you might enjoy

    • Ninja Creami Blueberry Ice Cream
    • Keto Pecan Pralines
    • Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Almond Flour Blondies
    • Blackberry Coconut Bars

    Recipe tips

    Top Tip: for best results allow the tiramisu cups to rest in the fridge for 48 hours before consuming.

    • Serving: store covered with plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • Storage: store the pie covered in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 4 days

    Recipe variations

    Tiramisu has super creamy and delicious, here are a few different ways you can make this low carb dessert.

    • Cake - If you want to use a glass dish instead, layer the dunked amaretti cookies in the bottom of the dish, layer with cream mixture, another layer of dunked cookies and a layer of the cream mixture, then dust with cacao powder.
    • Fruit - add a few slices of strawberries or raspberries to each individual tiramisu cup for some added natural sweetness.
    • Espresso Powder - for a more intense coffee flavor mix some espresso powder with the cocoa powder.

    Check out this Sugar Free Coffee Ice Cream recipe.

    tiramisu cup on a tabletop.

    Frequently asked questions

    Is there alcohol in tiramisu?

    Traditionally some tiramisu recipes contain alcohol like coffee liqueur, marsala or rum but for this recipe, we left the alcohol out.

    What does tiramisu mean?

    Tiramisu literally means "pick me up" in Italian. This is why this coffee-flavored dessert got its name as the caffeine in it is like a "pick me up".

    How many carbs per tiramisu cup?

    Each tiramisu cup contains 6g of total carbs and 2g of fiber making them 4g net carbs. Making this a low carb and diabetic friendly dessert recipe.

    three tiramisu cups lined up on a wooden table

    Keto Tiramisu

    Oscar
    The luscious keto tiramisu cups are made with a low carb amaretti cookie, creamy mascarpone cheese with chocolate and coffee flavors.
    5 from 59 votes
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    Prep Time : 1 hr
    Cook Time : 20 mins
    Total Time : 1 hr 20 mins
    Course : Dessert
    Cuisine : Italian
    Diet : Diabetic
    Servings : 6 servings
    Calories : 400

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 Low Carb Amaretti Cookies See Recipe for Low Carb Amaretti Cookies
    • 4 large egg yolks
    • 1 cup 35% heavy whipping cream
    • 4 tablespoon powdered sweetener
    • 1 cup mascarpone cheese at room temperature
    • 1 cup espresso strong
    • unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
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    Instructions
     

    • Using a double boiler over low heat whisk the 4 egg yolks and sweetener, and keep whisking for about 8-10 minutes until the mixture is creamy and smooth. Once smooth take off the heat and allow it to cool.
      4 large egg yolks, 4 tablespoon powdered sweetener
    • With an electric hand mixer, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
      1 cup 35% heavy whipping cream
    • Combine the mascarpone with the egg/sweetener mixture. Using a spatula combine until smooth.
      1 cup mascarpone cheese
    • Fold in the whipped cream, try not to flatten the cream, instead fold in from the centre and out to the edges of the bowl. (see video).
    • I used 4 oz glasses to make 6 individual portions.
    • Dunk an amaretti cookie into the coffee, let it swim for 10 seconds and then take out.
      12 Low Carb Amaretti Cookies, 1 cup espresso
    • Crumble the espresso soaked cookie and fill the bottom of the glass, drizzle a teaspoon of coffee on top of the crumble, then top with cream mixture
    • Dunk another cookie into the coffee, crumble and then drop it into the glass and top with more cream mixture.
    • Dust with cacao powder
      unsweetened cocoa powder
    • Cover each individual tiramisu cups with plastic wrap and store in the fridge 24 - 48 hours before serving.

    Notes

    Top Tip: for best results allow the tiramisu cups to rest in the fridge for 48 hours before consuming.

    This recipe card provides the basic details to make this recipe. For more information, questions or variations please review the content above the recipe card.

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    Nutritional Information

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

    Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Fat: 38g | Fiber: 2g
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    1. ihackeddiabetes

      January 02, 2021 at 2:04 pm

      5 stars
      This dessert is so luscious and dreamy. I can't get enough.

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