Decadent Peanut Butter Cup Tiramisu Recipe 🍫✨
Elevate your dessert game with our indulgent Peanut Butter Cup Tiramisu. This twist on the classic Italian dessert combines the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter, decadent mascarpone cheese, and chocolatey peanut butter cups for a dessert that’s sure to impress. With layers of coffee-soaked ladyfinger cookies and luscious peanut butter mousse, this tiramisu is a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients:
For the Peanut Butter Mousse:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Assembling the Tiramisu:
- 1 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 24 ladyfinger cookies
- 1 cup chopped peanut butter cups
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Directions:
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mousse:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the peanut butter mixture until well combined. Set aside.
- Assemble the Tiramisu:
- In a shallow dish, combine the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur, if using.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger cookie into the coffee mixture, ensuring they are soaked but not soggy.
- Arrange a layer of soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish.
- Spread half of the peanut butter mousse mixture over the ladyfingers, then sprinkle with half of the chopped peanut butter cups.
- Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers, peanut butter mousse, and chopped peanut butter cups.
- Chill and Serve:
- Cover and refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder.
- Slice and enjoy the irresistible blend of flavors and textures in this Peanut Butter Cup Tiramisu!
Conclusion: With its creamy peanut butter mousse, chocolatey peanut butter cups, and coffee-infused ladyfingers, our Peanut Butter Cup Tiramisu is a delightful twist on the classic dessert. Whether served as a show-stopping finale to a dinner party or as a special treat for yourself, this dessert is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you wanting more.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes | Servings: 12 servings