Easy Tiramisu Recipe Without Alcohol

Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert of ladyfingers soaked in bold espresso, enveloped in layers of thick, velvety mascarpone and custard cream. It is simply decadent, and oh-so elegant. The complex flavor of tiramisu is a product of the delicate, soaked ladyfingers and luscious cream layer.

Creamy tiramisu served on a blue plate topped with fresh berries

Ingredients(For 3 People)

✅4.5 cups heavy whipping cream (370 ml)

✅4.5 cups cold espresso (360 ml)

✅24-ounce container mascarpone cheese, room temperature (225 g)

✅1 cup granulated sugar (67 g)

✅3 teaspoons vanilla extract (5 ml)

✅3 packages Lady Fingers

✅9 Tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur(45 ml)

✅Cocoa powder for dusting the top

Ladyfinger biscuits arranged on a wooden table

Instructions

Step 1:

Add whipping cream to a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed with an electric mixer (or use a stand mixer). Slowly add sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until stiff peaks. Add mascarpone cheese and fold in until combined. Set aside.

Step 2:

Add coffee and liqueur to a shallow bowl. Dip the lady fingers in the coffee (Don't soak them–just quickly dip them on both sides to get them wet) and lay them in a single layer on the bottom of an 8×8'' or similar size pan.

Step 3:

Smooth half of the mascarpone mixture over the top. Add another layer of dipped lady fingers. Smooth remaining mascarpone cream over the top.

Step 4:

Dust cocoa powder generously over the top (I use a fine mesh strainer to do this). Refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours or up to overnight before serving.

Notes

🔖Alcohol: Tiramisu can be made with or without alcohol. This recipe calls for coffee-flavored liqueur, but other options like marsala wine or brandy can also be used.

🔖Don’t soak the ladyfingers for too long: These light, airy cookies absorb liquid very easily, so they only need a very quick dip on each side

🔖Watch the whipped cream: You need to whip the cream until it has stiff peaks, and this does not take long.

🔖Freezing Instructions: Make completely, but don't dust with cocoa powder. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and then tinfoil and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and dust with cocoa powder a few hours before serving.

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