Speculoos Tiramisu in a Glass Recipe
Introduction
Speculoos tiramisu in a glass is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, featuring the warm spices of speculoos cookies. Creamy layers combined with cinnamon and a hint of rum create a rich, comforting treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 500 g cream cheese (40% fat)
- 250 ml whipping cream
- 200 g speculoos cookies
- 200 g vanilla yogurt or natural yogurt
- 50–80 g sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon sugar or ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons of rum or speculoos flavoring (optional)
Instructions
- Step 1: Whip the cold whipping cream with a hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, yogurt, and sugar using a hand mixer until smooth.
- Step 3: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture with a spatula until smooth and fluffy.
- Step 4: Break the speculoos cookies into bite-sized pieces without cutting to avoid crumbling.
- Step 5: Layer the cookie pieces and cream mixture alternately in glasses, filling up to about one centimeter below the rim.
- Step 6: Sprinkle the top with cinnamon sugar.
- Step 7: Chill the tiramisu in the refrigerator for at least four hours, preferably overnight, to soften the cookies.
- Step 8: Serve cold, optionally decorated with fresh mint or star anise for a festive touch.
Tips & Variations
- For an adult version, add 2 tablespoons of rum or speculoos flavoring to the cream cheese mixture for extra depth.
- Use vanilla yogurt for a sweeter, creamier flavor or natural yogurt for a tangier taste.
- To avoid soggy layers, serve within 24 hours after chilling.
Storage
Store the tiramisu covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat is not recommended as the texture is best enjoyed cold and fresh.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use different cookies instead of speculoos?
Yes, ginger snaps or cinnamon-flavored cookies work well as substitutes, but speculoos provides a distinctive spicy flavor that’s ideal for this dessert.
Do I have to add alcohol to the tiramisu?
No, the alcohol is optional and can be omitted for a kid-friendly or alcohol-free version without compromising the texture or creaminess.
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Speculoos Tiramisu in a Glass Recipe
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Speculoos Tiramisu in a Glass is a delightful no-bake dessert featuring layers of creamy cream cheese and yogurt mixture combined with crunchy speculoos cookies. Lightly sweetened and flavored with cinnamon sugar and optional rum or speculoos flavoring, this easy-to-make treat is chilled to allow the cookies to soften for a perfect creamy and spiced bite every time. Perfect for a quick yet elegant dessert for four servings.
Ingredients
Cream Mixture
- 500 g cream cheese (40% fat)
- 250 ml whipping cream
- 200 g vanilla yogurt or natural yogurt
- 50–80 g sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon sugar or ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons rum or speculoos flavoring (optional)
Cookies
- 200 g speculoos cookies
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: Whip the cold whipping cream using a hand mixer until stiff peaks form, ensuring the cream holds shape and adds lightness to the dessert.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture: In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese, vanilla or natural yogurt, sugar, and optional rum or speculoos flavoring with a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Fold Whipped Cream: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula, mixing slowly to maintain a smooth and fluffy texture without deflating the cream.
- Break the Cookies: Break the speculoos cookies into bite-sized pieces by hand without cutting, to avoid excessive crumbling and to maintain texture.
- Layer the Dessert: In serving glasses, alternately layer the speculoos cookie pieces and the cream cheese mixture until the glasses are nearly full, leaving about one centimeter of space from the rim.
- Top with Cinnamon Sugar: Sprinkle the top layer generously with cinnamon sugar or ground cinnamon to enhance the spicy flavor.
- Chill: Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least four hours, preferably overnight, allowing the speculoos cookies to soften and fully absorb the flavors from the creamy layers.
- Serve: Serve the tiramisu cold, garnished optionally with fresh mint leaves or star anise for an attractive presentation and subtle aromatic enhancement.
Notes
- Use cold whipping cream to ensure it whips properly to stiff peaks.
- Adjust sugar quantity according to your preferred sweetness.
- The optional rum or speculoos flavoring adds a nice depth but can be omitted for a non-alcoholic version.
- Breaking cookies by hand preserves texture better than cutting with a knife.
- Chilling overnight yields the best texture and flavor melding.
- Can be prepared a day ahead to save time before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: European
Keywords: speculoos tiramisu, no-bake dessert, creamy dessert, layered dessert, easy tiramisu, spiced cookies dessert
