Easy Tiramisu Without Raw Eggs

This delicious, no-bake Italian dessert includes pillowy ladyfingers lightly soaked in coffee and coffee liqueur, then spread with a heavenly mascarpone cream and topped with cocoa powder. This easy version is as luscious as traditional tiramisu, but without raw eggs! A non-alcoholic option is also included.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 10

Servings approximately

Author Voula

Equipment

a 9 x 6.5 inch (23 x 16.5 cm) or 10 x 7.5 inch (25.4x 19 cm) pan

Ingredients

1 cup strong brewed black coffee at room temperature
3 tablespoons coffee liqueur (I use Kahlúa)*
1 cup heavy whipping cream (250ml)
¾ cup powdered sugar (90g)
1 cup mascarpone cheese (250g) (see substitute idea below)
1 teaspoon vanilla
24 ladyfingers (savoiardi) (200 g / 7oz)
unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

Mix the coffee with 2 tablespoons of the coffee liqueur.
1 cup strong brewed black coffee at room temperature
Quickly dunk the ladyfingers in the coffee mixture and place in the pan.** I fit about 12 cookies in each layer. Don’t soak the ladyfingers too long, though, otherwise they’ll fall apart.
24 ladyfingers (savoiardi) (200 g / 7oz)
Beat the whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon of the coffee liqueur until stiff peaks form, about 5 minutes.
1 cup heavy whipping cream (250ml), ¾ cup powdered sugar (90g), 1 teaspoon vanilla
Add the mascarpone cheese and mix until combined. Don’t overmix.
1 cup mascarpone cheese (250g) (see substitute idea below)
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture on top of the first layer of ladyfingers.
Repeat the process with the second layer of ladyfingers and spread the remaining mascarpone mixture on top.
Dust the top with cocoa powder.
unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or overnight (the flavors really develop when left overnight). It can be covered and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Enjoy!

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Notes

Picture Tutorial & Tips: I have a detailed picture tutorial in my post to help you out with each step of the recipe as well as lots of tips to ensure success.

*If you don’t have any coffee liqueur, you could use cognac/brandy or Amaretto, but it will taste slightly different.

**For a lighter flavor, place the soaked ladyfingers on a paper towel for a few minutes before placing them in the pan.

MASCARPONE CHEESE SUBSTITUTE

Replace the mascarpone cheese with equal amounts of softened cream cheese mixed with 2 tablespoons of Greek yogurt.

FOR A KID-FRIENDLY TIRAMISU

For a non-boozy, kid-friendly alternative, replace the coffee and Kahlúa with hot chocolate or just milk and omit the alcohol from the mascarpone mixture.

TO FREEZE

Place individual Tiramisu slices in a freezer-safe container. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.

Baking Measurements: I have used weight measurements for all the recipes on this website. Even though I have also included American volume measurements for convenience, I highly recommend using a digital kitchen scale to weigh all ingredients for the most accurate measurements. Digital kitchen scales are more precise than cups, which is so important in baking, and they give the most accurate, consistent results. Happy baking!

Adapted from: https://hip2save.com/recipes/easy-10-minute-tiramisu-no-bake-dessert/