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This delicious and unbelievably Layered Tiramisú Dessert is made with coffee-soaked lady fingers and sweet and creamy mascarpone.
Tiramisu[a] is an Italian dessert made of ladyfinger pastries (savoiardi) dipped in coffee, layered with a whipped mixture of egg yolks, sugar, and mascarpone, and topped with cocoa powder. The recipe has been adapted into many varieties of cakes and other desserts. Its origin is disputed between the Italian regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The name comes from the Italian tirami su (literally meaning: ’pick me up’ or ‘cheer me up’).
Bring a taste of Italy into your home with Layered Tiramisú Dessert! This simple, no-bake recipe features coffee-soaked ladyfingers, a creamy mascarpone layer, and a cocoa topping that ties it all together. Follow the steps and treat yourself to an indulgent dessert without the fuss.
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Layered Tiramisú Dessert
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 9 depending on size 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
If you’re looking for a dessert that feels like a warm hug from an Italian café, this layered tiramisú might just steal your heart. Creamy mascarpone, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and a touch of chocolate magic, it’s simple, indulgent, and irresistibly elegant.
Ingredients
- 200 g Ladyfingers (a.k.a. Savoiardi, Sponge Fingers, or Boudoirs)
- 250 ml cooled, strong-brewed coffee
- 400 g mascarpone cheese
- 350 ml heavy cream (+ 75 g English Double Cream, if you’re feeling fancy)
- 50 g powdered sugar
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 10 ml Dutch cocoa powder (for that finishing flourish)
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional, but highly encouraged, go wild with your favorite chocolate).
Instructions
- Brew your coffee strong enough to wake up your soul. Let it cool down, pop it in the fridge or freezer if you’re impatient.
- Take your ladyfingers for a quick dip in the coffee, just long enough to soak up the goodness.
- Line them at the bottom of your dish (an 8×8-inch glass dish or tart pan works beautifully).
- In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream (and double cream, if using) with powdered sugar until soft peak perfection.
- Gently fold in the mascarpone and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and creamy; it must be fluffy.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over your coffee-soaked ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of dipped ladyfingers on top, followed by the rest of the mascarpone mixture.
- Cover the dish with cling wrap and let it chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours (overnight if you can wait, it’s worth it).
- Before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder.
- Scatter chocolate shavings like edible confetti for that extra wow factor.
- Slice it up, spoon it out, and let the magic happen.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested by Esme from SA Tasty Recipes – Saffas Daily Recipes and EsmeSalon Homemade Recipes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 402
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 65.4 mg
- Fat: 30.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 16.9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27.1 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 5.7 g
- Cholesterol: 98.3 mg
Why you will love this Layered Tiramisú Dessert
You will enjoy this recipe for its simplicity, rich flavor, and no-bake convenience. The combination of creamy mascarpone, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and a cocoa finish delivers a perfectly balanced dessert that feels indulgent yet effortless. With straightforward steps and minimal ingredients, this tiramisú is ideal for any occasion, from casual dinners to special celebrations. Its elegant presentation and crowd-pleasing taste make it a must-try for anyone who loves coffee or classic Italian treats.
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This recipe sounds so good. I’ve always enjoyed tiramisu. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you Steph, Super easy and highly addictive. Enjoy it.
This looks SO good….going to make it next time we have guests!
Thanks, Ann, do try it, super easy, super delicious and please let me know how it turned out and you all enjoyed it.
I love tiramisu, but I’ve never made one. This one looks delicious!
Hi Susan, This was my first try and for sure not the last one. Do give it a go, it’s super easy and the family loved it. I in fact made it for my SIL and they devoured it in record time.