Tiny Tiramisu Trifles in Espresso Cups
Vegan, gluten-free mini tiramisus with espresso-soaked gluten-free cake, creamy coconut topping, and a cocoa dusting, served in adorable espresso cups. Perfect for brunches, parties, or treating yourself.
Ingredients
- 1 cup organic gluten-free vanilla cake crumbled—store-bought or homemade, you pick!
- 1/2 cup organic espresso freshly brewed, cooled down
- 1 tbsp organic maple syrup for a little sweetness
- 1 1/2 cups organic coconut cream chilled from a can, for that creamy magic
- 1/4 cup organic powdered sugar keeps it nice and light
- 1 tsp organic vanilla extract because it’s the best
- 1 tbsp organic cocoa powder for that classic tiramisu look
- 1 tsp. coconut milk powder Optional: for a fancy coconut dusting
- 6 dark chocolate shavings (if you’re feeling fancy optional
Instructions
- Brew and Sweeten: First things first, mix your cooled espresso with maple syrup in a small bowl. This sweet, bold soak is what makes these trifles so dang good, so set it aside for now.
- Whip the Cream: Next, grab a big bowl and whisk the chilled coconut cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until it’s super smooth—about 2-3 minutes. Then, pop it in the fridge to keep it cool.
- Crumble the Cake: Meanwhile, crumble your gluten-free vanilla cake into small bits with your hands or a fork. These crumbs are gonna soak up that espresso like pros.
- Start Layering: In each of 6 espresso cups, spoon in 1 tbsp of cake crumbs. After that, drizzle 1 tsp of the espresso mix over them—just enough to make them moist, not soggy.
- Add the Cream: Now, scoop 1-2 tbsp of coconut cream over the crumbs, spreading it nice and even.
- Keep Going: Repeat the layers—crumbs, espresso, cream—until your cups are full, ending with a big scoop of cream on top.
- Chill Out: Then, tuck the cups in the fridge for at least 1 hour to let the flavors get all cozy.
- Make It Look Good: Finally, right before serving, sprinkle each trifle with cocoa powder and, if you’re using it, a pinch of coconut milk powder for a coconutty vibe. Add some chocolate shavings if you’re feeling extra. Serve cold and watch your friends lose it!
