No-Bake Easy Tiramisu Recipe (No Raw Eggs, Make-Ahead)

This easy tiramisu recipe is a creamy, no-bake dessert made with mascarpone, whipped cream, coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and cocoa powder. It comes together in under 20 minutes, contains no raw eggs, and tastes just as indulgent as traditional tiramisu. If you’re looking for a simple, make-ahead dessert that always impresses, this is the one.

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Quick easy Tiramisu Recipe FAQs

What is tiramisu?

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert known for its rich, creamy texture and flavors of coffee, cocoa, and mascarpone. The name tiramisu translates to “pick me up,” which makes sense thanks to the espresso-soaked layers.

Traditional tiramisu is made with sponge cake dipped in coffee and liqueur, layered with mascarpone and cocoa powder. While delicious, it can take a couple of hours to prepare. This easy version delivers the same indulgent flavor with far less effort.

Why You’ll Love This Easy Tiramisu Recipe

• Ready in under 20 minutes
• Completely no-bake
• Made without raw eggs
• Easy enough for beginners
• Perfect for entertaining or making ahead

Don’t let the fancy name intimidate you, this recipe is approachable, forgiving, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Tools You’ll Need

To make this tiramisu recipe you will need:

• A hand mixer or stand mixer (highly recommended)
• 8×8 baking pan
• A fine mesh sieve (for dusting cocoa powder)

Ingredients for Easy Tiramisu

• Heavy cream – Use very cold heavy cream for best whipping results
• Mascarpone cheese – Bring to room temperature before mixing
• Granulated sugar – Just enough to lightly sweeten
• Vanilla extract – Use good-quality vanilla if possible
• Strong espresso or coffee – Espresso adds depth, but regular coffee works too
• Ladyfingers – Store-bought or homemade
• Cocoa powder – Use a good-quality cocoa for best flavor

What Are Ladyfingers (and Where to Find Them)?

Ladyfingers are dry, lightly sweet sponge biscuits shaped like fingers. They’re commonly used in desserts like tiramisu because they soak up liquid without falling apart.

You can usually find them in the cookie aisle at most grocery stores. If you can’t find them locally, they’re available online, or you can make them at home with this recipe.

How to Make Easy Tiramisu (Step-by-Step)

This isn’t traditional tiramisu, and that’s what makes it so easy. Traditional versions require separating eggs, making custard, and folding multiple components together. This recipe skips all of that.

1. Beat the mascarpone, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.

2. Quickly dip ladyfingers into room-temperature coffee and line them in an 8×8-inch dish.
3. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.

4. Add another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers.
5. Top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
6. Dust with cocoa powder and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Alcohol or no alcohol In this Easy Tiramisu Recipe?

This recipe is alcohol-free, but you can easily add it if you prefer. Optional alcohol additions:

Here are some alcohol variations you can use for this recipe:

• Kahlua
• Dark rum
• Brandy
• Marsala wine

To add alcohol, stir about 3 tablespoons of coffee-flavored liqueur into the coffee before dipping the ladyfingers.

Substitutions

If you’re wondering what the substitutions for this recipe are, here you go!

• Mascarpone: Use 6 oz softened cream cheese + 2 tablespoons sour cream + 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• Espresso: Substitute strong brewed coffee

How to Store Tiramisu

Tiramisu must be refrigerated.

• Store covered in the fridge for up to 3 days
• Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight before serving

Freezing Instructions

Assemble the tiramisu without dusting the cocoa powder. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, then foil. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and dust with cocoa powder a few hours before serving.