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Pecan Pie Tiramisu Cups

Pecan Pie Tiramisu Cups served for Christmas

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A festive pecan pie tiramisu recipe for Christmas entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup pecan halves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup cold heavy cream
  • 8 ounces mascarpone
  • 1/3 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 24 crisp ladyfingers
  • Ground cinnamon, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Make the pecan layer: Cook pecans, butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, and salt over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until glossy. Spread on parchment and cool.
  2. Make the cream: Whip cream to soft peaks. Mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.
  3. Dip: Break ladyfingers to fit eight glasses and dip each piece briefly in cooled coffee.
  4. Layer: Alternate dipped ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and chopped maple pecans in each glass.
  5. Chill: Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours. Finish with cinnamon and reserved pecans before serving.

Notes

Editorial recipe draft: kitchen testing is required before making performance guarantees.