The Ultimate Easy, No-Bake Classic Italian Tiramisu Recipe (No Raw Eggs)
Make this classic Italian tiramisu without turning on the oven or using raw eggs. This no-bake dessert features creamy mascarpone and perfectly soaked ladyfingers for an impressive, silky result perfect for any dinner party.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 6 hr 25 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso, cooled
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 (8 ounce) package ladyfingers (Savoiardi biscuits)
- 16 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for cream)
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Brew 1 cup of strong espresso and let it cool completely. Stir in the coffee liqueur, if using. Pour this mixture into a shallow dish.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso mixture, turning once. Do not over-soak the ladyfingers; they should be moist but not soggy. Arrange a single layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened mascarpone cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- In a separate, clean bowl, whip the cold heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture in two additions until just combined, creating a silky cream. Do not overmix.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture evenly over the layer of soaked ladyfingers.
- Create a second layer by dipping and arranging the remaining ladyfingers over the cream layer.
- Top with the remaining mascarpone cream, spreading it smoothly to cover the top layer completely.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the dessert to set and the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine-mesh sieve. Slice and serve this make-ahead dessert.
Notes
- For a richer coffee flavor, use freshly brewed espresso instead of standard coffee.
- If you skip the coffee liqueur, add 1 teaspoon of dark rum extract to the espresso soak for depth.
- Chill time is crucial; this allows the ladyfingers to soften properly and the cream to firm up, ensuring clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 19
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 8
- Cholesterol: 110