Description
Looking for an elegant yet easy dessert to impress guests or satisfy a sweet tooth at home? These White Chocolate Cranberry Tiramisu Cups are the perfect winter indulgence! Creamy layers of mascarpone and white chocolate whipped filling, tart cranberry compote, and a buttery cookie base come together in individual cups that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Ideal for holiday entertaining, quick dessert ideas, or make-ahead treats, this no-bake recipe is loaded with flavor and texture. Whether you’re exploring easy dinner desserts or new festive food ideas, this recipe checks all the boxes for a stunning presentation and irresistible taste.
Ingredients
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream
6 oz white chocolate
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup crushed ladyfingers or vanilla cookies
2 tbsp melted butter
1 1/2 cups cranberries (fresh or frozen)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, combine cranberries, granulated sugar, and a splash of water. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst and break down into a jammy consistency, about 10 minutes. Add orange zest and stir. Let cool completely.
2. Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
3. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
4. In a separate bowl, beat mascarpone until creamy, then fold in the melted white chocolate.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully incorporated and fluffy.
6. Mix the crushed cookies with melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
7. Spoon cookie base into each serving cup and press down lightly.
8. Add a layer of mascarpone cream, followed by cranberry compote, then top with another layer of cream.
9. Chill in the refrigerator for 2–3 hours before serving.
10. Garnish with sugared cranberries or white chocolate shavings if desired.
Notes
Let the cranberry compote cool completely to prevent melting the cream layer.
Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and smoothness.
Chill the dessert for several hours to allow layers to firm and flavors to develop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: white chocolate cranberry dessert, no bake tiramisu, winter cups, easy holiday dessert, festive food ideas