Description
This easy no-bake tiramisu is a light and creamy Italian dessert layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and a fluffy mascarpone filling. Ready in just 20 minutes and chilled to perfection, it requires no eggs or oven, making it a perfect make-ahead dessert that feels elegant without the effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Mascarpone Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
Other Ingredients
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee (cooled)
- 1½ (7 oz each) packages Lady Fingers (DeLallo Savoiardi)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Optional: dark chocolate shavings for topping
Instructions
- Whip Cream: In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form to create a light and fluffy texture for the tiramisu filling.
- Prepare Mascarpone Mixture: In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla bean paste until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Mixtures: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until fully combined and fluffy, ensuring a smooth and light cream filling.
- Dip Ladyfingers: Pour the cooled coffee into a shallow dish. Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee, just a quick dunk to avoid sogginess, then layer them evenly in the bottom of an 8x8 inch dish.
- First Layer: Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the coffee-soaked ladyfingers, smoothing it out evenly.
- Second Layer: Repeat the process with another layer of quickly dipped ladyfingers followed by the remaining mascarpone cream.
- Chill: Dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow flavors to meld and the dessert to firm up.
- Serve: Before serving, optionally top with dark chocolate shavings for an extra touch of elegance. Enjoy chilled.
Notes
- This no-bake tiramisu is light and creamy with no eggs or oven required, making it easy and safe for all skill levels.
- Use strong espresso or coffee for the best flavor impact.
- Ensure not to soak the ladyfingers; quick dunking prevents sogginess while absorbing enough coffee flavor.
- Chilling overnight enhances the flavors and texture but 4 hours is sufficient if short on time.
- For a different twist, try adding a splash of coffee liqueur to the espresso before dipping the ladyfingers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
