Creamy No-Bake Tiramisu
This easy Italian tiramisu is a creamy, dreamy, no-bake dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream, finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. It’s quick to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups strong brewed espresso or very strong coffee, cooled
- 2–3 tablespoons coffee liqueur (Kahlúa or Marsala, optional)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, chilled
- 24–30 ladyfingers (about 7 ounces, Savoiardi or similar Italian biscuits)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings or curls (optional)
Instructions
- Brew 1 1/2 cups of strong espresso or coffee. Stir in 2-3 tablespoons of coffee liqueur if using. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a large mixing bowl, whip 1 cup cold heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high until stiff peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, combine 16 ounces chilled mascarpone, 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat on low just until smooth.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula until just combined.
- Pour the cooled coffee mixture into a shallow bowl. Quickly dip each ladyfinger (1-2 seconds per side) and lay them in a single layer across the bottom of a 9×9-inch dish.
- Spread half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers, smoothing evenly. Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the rest of the cream.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
- Before serving, dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings if desired. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use cold ingredients for best texture. Dip ladyfingers quickly to avoid soggy layers. Chill tiramisu overnight for optimal flavor and texture. For gluten-free, use gluten-free ladyfingers. You can substitute mascarpone with equal parts cream cheese and heavy cream if needed. Add berries or a pinch of cinnamon for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/9th of recipe (abo
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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