Easy Tiramisu Recipe

This delicious and unbelievably easy Tiramisu recipe is made with coffee soaked lady fingers, sweet and creamy mascarpone (no raw eggs!), and cocoa powder dusted on top. It requires no baking and can be made in advance!

Who doesn’t love an easy no-bake dessert? That’s one of the best things about this tiramisu recipe. If you are looking quick no-bake dessert I also love No Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars and Butterscotch Cereal Bars.

This recipe has been a long time coming, and I’m embarrassed to admit how much tiramisu has been made in the trial of this recipe (I literally bought out every package of Savoiardi lady fingers at two different stores!) but I wanted to nail down the right approach.

By “right approach”, I mean how traditional of a tiramisu recipe I wanted to share. (In case you’re not familiar with it, Tiramisu is a popular Italian dessert made with lady fingers (or spongecake), coffee, liqueur, and mascarpone cheese topped with chocolate powder). Should I make the lady fingers from scratch? Does it matter? And more importantly, do I make it with raw eggs?

Tiramisu

Creamy, delicious and unbelievably EASY tiramisu recipe made with coffee soaked lady fingers, sweet and creamy mascarpone, and cocoa powder dusted on top.

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Cholesterol 88 mg, Sodium 77 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, unSaturated Fat 3 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 8 ounce container mascarpone cheese (,room temperature)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups cold espresso
• 3 Tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur (,optional (Kahlua or DaVinci brands))
• 1 package Lady Fingers (,Savoiardi brand can be found in the cookie aisle at your local grocery store, or online)
• Cocoa powder for dusting the top

Instruction:

1. Add whipping cream to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed with electric mixers (or use a stand mixer). Slowly add sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until stiff peaks. Add mascarpone cheese and mix just until combined. Set aside.
2. Add coffee and liqueur to a shallow bowl. Dip the lady fingers in the coffee (Don’t soak them–just quickly dip them on both sides to get them wet) and lay them in a single layer on the bottom of an 8×8” or similar size pan.
3. Smooth half of the mascarpone mixture over the top. Add another layer of dipped lady fingers. Smooth remaining mascarpone cream over the top.
4. Dust cocoa powder generously over the top (I use a fine mesh strainer to do this). Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or up to overnight before serving.

Easy 10-Minute Tiramisu

My 10-Minute Tiramisu recipe takes all the fuss out of a classic Tiramisu by simplifying the method while delivering you maximum delicious results!

Prep: 10min

Total: 10min

Yield: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 cup(8floz/225ml) heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup(8oz/225g) mascarpone cheese (, room temperature (see substitute idea below))
• 1/3 cup(2 1/2 oz/71g) sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon Amaretto liquor or Brandy ((optional but yummy!))
• 2 cups(16oz/450ml) espresso or STRONG coffee (at room temperature)
• 1 pack Ladyfingers
• Cocoa powder for dusting the top

Instruction:

1. Beat whipping cream, sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form.
2. Add in mascarpone cheese and amaretto (if using) and continue to whip to stiff peaks.
3. Dip ladyfingers in coffee (and brandy if using) and place in an 8×8 pan to make the first layer – you can fit about 7-9 cookies in each layer. Don’t let them soak as the will fall apart, just a quick dunk in the coffee is enough.
4. Spread half of the whipped cream mixture on top of the first layer of ladyfingers. Repeat process with the second layer of ladyfingers and cream mixture.
5. Dust the top of dessert with cocoa powder using a sieve. Refrigerate for about 2-4 hours (it gets even better in the fridge and is a perfect make-ahead dessert).

Easy Tiramisu Recipe

This Easy Tiramisu Recipe is the authentic recipe I learned in Italy. Made with lady fingers, mascarpone and fresh cream, made in 15 minutes ready to eat in 2-3 hours.

Prep: 20min

Total: 200min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 327 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 26 g, Saturated Fat 16 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 68 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 16-20 lady finger cookies (Savoiardi)
• 3/4-1 cup strong cold coffee (espresso)
• 1 large egg* room temperature
• 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar*
• 1 cup + 1 tablespoon mascarpone room temperature ((250 grams total))
• 1 cup + 1 tablespoon whole/heavy/whipping cream ((250 grams total))

Instruction:

1. In an 8×6 inch (20x14cm)* baking dish place a dipped cookie (one at a time) on the bottom (1st layer) top with 1/3 of the filling and continue for another two layers. Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or even better overnight. Just before serving sprinkle with unsweetened cocoa powder or even chocolate shavings. Enjoy!

Easy Tiramisu

Luxuriously creamy and silky, this Easy Tiramisu will serve a crowd and is the perfect make-ahead dessert for your next dinner party or holiday gathering. Note: This recipe serves 12, for a smaller batch tiramisu, see recipe notes.

Prep: 45min

Total: 45min

Ingredients:

• 2 cups espresso coffee* (cooled to room temperature)
• 4 Tablespoons dark rum, Marsala, or brandy (optional)
• 5 large eggs** (separated)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 cups (500g) full-fat mascarpone (cold)
• 48 Ladyfingers (Savoiardi biscuits)***
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder ((I use Dutch processed))

Instruction:

1. Make the coffee first so it has time to cool. Pour the coffee into a wide, medium-sized bowl and mix with rum, if using. Set aside.
2. In a stand mixer, or using a hand-held mixer, beat the egg yolks and sugar on medium-high speed until thick and creamy, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add the mascarpone in two or three increments, and beat until just combined and smooth (don’t overhea – it is fine if some lumps will remain). Transfer mixture to a bowl, set aside.
4. In a clean bowl, use clean whisks to beat the egg whites starting on low and increasing speed once foamy. Beat until stiff peaks form, about 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Add 1/2 of the egg whites to the mascarpone mixture and gently fold through to incorporate. Repeat with remaining egg whites.
6. Quickly dip one ladyfinger at a time in the coffee and place on the bottom of a 9×13-inch dish (11×9 will also work). See photos in post for guidance on how to arrange the ladyfingers.
7. Cover the layer of ladyfingers with half of the mascarpone cream, spreading evenly. Top with another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers, then spread with remaining mascarpone cream.
8. Cover tightly, refrigerate for at least 6 hours, but preferably overnight. When ready to serve, dust with cocoa powder and serve chilled.

Tiramisu

FAQ

What is a substitute for ladyfingers in tiramisu?

What is a substitute for mascarpone cheese in tiramisu?

What is the best liquor for tiramisu?

• Fortified wine: The traditionalist’s choice is a sweet fortified wine like Marsala. …
• Liquor: Rum and brandy are the popular choices for boozy desserts, and when it comes to adding depth to tiramisu, it’s no different.

Is there always alcohol in tiramisu?