Tiramisu Whoopie Pies (Printable)

Chocolate cookies with coffee mascarpone filling, inspired by classic Italian tiramisu flavors.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chocolate Whoopie Pies

01 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 1 cup whole milk

→ Coffee Mascarpone Filling

11 - 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, chilled
12 - 1/2 cup heavy cream, cold
13 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
14 - 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
15 - 1 tablespoon hot water
16 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Assembly

17 - Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
06 - Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop 24 mounds of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until cakes spring back lightly when touched. Cool on pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
08 - Dissolve instant espresso powder in hot water and allow to cool completely.
09 - In a bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, cold heavy cream, and sifted powdered sugar until smooth and thick. Avoid overbeating. Fold in cooled espresso mixture and vanilla extract until just combined.
10 - Refrigerate filling for 20 minutes if consistency is too soft.
11 - Spread or pipe generous dollop of coffee mascarpone filling onto flat side of half the cooled cakes. Top with remaining cakes to form sandwiches.
12 - Dust tops with unsweetened cocoa powder. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste like tiramisu but you can hold them in one hand without a fork.
  • The coffee mascarpone filling is creamy and rich without being cloying or heavy.
  • They look impressive but come together faster than most layer cakes.
  • Perfect for anyone who wants dessert that feels special but not fussy.
02 -
  • Do not overbeat the mascarpone filling or it will turn grainy and separate, stop as soon as it holds soft peaks.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling them or the cream will melt and slide right out.
  • Chill the assembled pies before serving, the cold makes the filling firm and the flavors deepen beautifully.
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to keep all the whoopie pie halves the same size so they pair up neatly.
  • Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping the filling, it helps the cream thicken faster and stay stable.
  • If the filling is too soft to pipe, pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes instead of waiting in the fridge.
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