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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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I made this and it turned out perfect. Shared with friends and a week later was asked to make it again. Thanks!
Quick easy Tiramisu Recipe FAQs
Yes! This is a completely no-bake tiramisu recipe. The only prep needed is whipping the cream and assembling the layers.
No. This recipe skips eggs entirely, making it easier and more beginner-friendly.
Absolutely. Tiramisu actually tastes better after chilling for several hours or overnight.
This version is alcohol-free, but I’ve included optional alcohol variations below if you’d like to add it.
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Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share today’s recipe. I’m always asking what you want to see next on the blog, so when I get recipe requests, I genuinely get excited to test and share them.
This easy tiramisu was requested by my good friend Nagam. We filmed this recipe together, and she shared it on her youtube channel! You can see it here.
Alright, let’s get into everything you need to know about this easy tiramisu recipe.
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.
Table of Contents
- Quick easy Tiramisu Recipe FAQs
- What is tiramisu?
- Why You’ll Love This Easy Tiramisu Recipe
- Tools You’ll Need
- Ingredients for Easy Tiramisu
- What Are Ladyfingers (and Where to Find Them)?
- Tips for the Best Tiramisu
- How to Make Easy Tiramisu (Step-by-Step)
- Alcohol or no alcohol In this Easy Tiramisu Recipe?
- Substitutions
- How to Store Tiramisu
- Freezing Instructions
- The lazy girl tiramisu Recipe
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.
Tips for the Best Tiramisu
- Use very cold heavy cream. Cold cream whips faster and holds its shape better.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly. About 5–8 seconds is perfect. Any longer and they’ll become soggy.
- Use room-temperature mascarpone. Cold mascarpone can create lumps in the cream mixture.
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.
- Beat the mascarpone, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Quickly dip ladyfingers into room-temperature coffee and line them in an 8×8-inch dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Add another layer of coffee-dipped ladyfingers.
- Top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
- 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.
The lazy girl tiramisu
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounce mascarpone cheese at room temperature
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup strong espresso at room temperature
- 1 package lady fingers
- cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- First start by adding the cream, sugar and vanilla to the stand mixer bowl. Whip until stiff peaks form.1 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Add in the room temperature mascarpone cheese and mix it in with the cream. Don't over-mix, we want to mix it just until it is well incorporated. Set aside.8 ounce mascarpone cheese
- Pour the cooled down espresso in a shallow bowl. Dip in the lady fingers quickly and place them in a single layer at the bottom of the 8×8 baking pan.1 1/2 cup strong espresso, 1 package lady fingers
- Smooth out half the mascarpone mixture over the top then repeat the process of dipping the lady fingers in the espresso and placing them over the mascarpone mixture in a single layer.
- Top the lady fingers with the mascarpone mixture one more time, smooth it out over the top and dust the cocoa powder over the top of the tiramisu generously.cocoa powder
- Place the tiramisu in the fridge for 3 hours or overnight.
- Serve and enjoy your lazy girl tiramisu recipe!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious! Get all ingredients together, Make Expresso & give it enough time to cool. Give the mascarpone cheese enough time to come to room temp. Follow recipe, easy. Melts in your mouth.
Thank you so much!
My mascarpone was lumpy although I had it at room temperature…when I mixed it in with my whipping cream, it turned into he consistency of a pie crust or biscuit dough…I added more cream and made it doable but still it was like very lumpy tapioca –taste was good. Don’t know what I did wrong
Would this work in a round spring form pan? I don’t have an 8×8 pan.
Yes! It definitely will!
Can I double it and put it in a 13×9? Also, by espresso do you mean drip coffee, or espresso shots?
Yes that size should work fine. And you can use whatever form of coffee that you’d like honestly, even instant works as well. The only goal is to make the coffee flavor be strong enough that it infuses with the cookies.
My niece and I made this together and we had fun. It was easy and it came out very good. We are going to make it again tonight. However, we are going to soak the fingers a little longer. That is our only suggestion. A+
OMG I love that and thank you for the suggestion! 😁
Can I use decaf coffee? I can not have caffeine.
You sure can!
I made this and it turned out perfect. Shared with friends and a week later was asked to make it again. Thanks!
You’re welcome!
Sounds amazing!! Can I use instant espresso?
You sure can! The flavor will be a little different from if you used espresso but it will still be good!
This is by far the best east tiramisu!! I alway volunteer to bring dessert to a gathering and it has never failed me. It always turns out great. Thank you!!
You’re welcome 🙂
What a great tiramisu recipe! I’ve made this a few times and it comes out perfectly every time. It’s been a huge hit at holiday get togethers and no one believes me when I say how easy it is to put together. Also, it’s delicious!
Thank you so much for sharing Victoria!
I love this recipe, it’s so easy and delicious, however, I do feel like it’s too much vanilla. It makes the marscapone and whipped cream taste like frosting. Every time I make this I have to remember to do less vanilla. Other than that, it’s delish!
Thanks for trying out the recipe!
Do not sleep on this recipe, literally took minutes to put together. Absolutely delicious, easy to assemble and a crowd pleaser.
What a great compliment. Thank you!