Tiramisu
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This is the best tiramisu recipe. It’s light and creamy, and so delicious. Dusted with finely grated chocolate, this yummy dessert is irresistible!
Beautiful airy tiramisu is perfect for the holidays and all year round. Layered with ladyfingers dipped in espresso and a cheesecake filling, it features piped-on peaks of rich mascarpone topping. Assemble this easy no-bake recipe in 25 minutes! Your family and friends will be impressed.
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WHAT IS TIRAMISU?
Tiramisu cheesecake is an Italian dessert with a perfect balance of sweet and bitter flavors. Authentic tiramisu features sponge cake soaked in coffee and brandy, or 2 cups espresso plus 3 tablespoons liqueur. This family-friendly recipe swaps vanilla for liqueur to maintain an interesting flavor profile.
TIRAMISU INGREDIENTS
This no-bake dessert comes together with a few simple ingredients:
- Ladyfingers
- Instant espresso granules or very strong coffee
- Vanilla extract (a swap for Kahlua, to make this recipe family-friendly!)
- No-bake cheesecake filling (in grocery stores by the cream cheese)
- AMERICAN HERITAGE Finely Grated Chocolate
- Mascarpone cheese
- Heavy cream (whipping cream)
- Granulated sugar
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HOW TO MAKE TIRAMISU
This quick simple recipe is a family favorite! Follow these easy step-by-step directions for how to make Tiramisu.
RECIPE PREP: Put the metal bowl and whip from your stand mixer into the freezer. Let them chill until you’re ready to make the whipped topping.
- STEP 1: Prepare espresso. Allow it to cool. Add vanilla. One by one, quickly dip ladyfingers in and out of liquid. Line the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish with the espresso-soaked ladyfingers.
- STEP 2: With a spatula, spread one tub of no-bake cheesecake filling over the ladyfingers. Sprinkle chocolate over the surface.
- STEP 3: Repeat with a second layer of ladyfingers and the second tub of cheesecake filling.
- STEP 4: Sprinkle chocolate over the top. Refrigerate the tiramisu while you make the mascarpone topping.
HOW TO MAKE MASCARPONE TOPPING
Our luscious, creamy mascarpone topping is heavenly! Here’s how to make it:
- STEP 1: Remove mixing bowl and whisk from the freezer. Add mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla to the bowl. Attach bowl and whip to your stand mixer.
- STEP 2: Mix the ingredients on medium speed until firm peaks form and the mixture can hold its shape (about 5 minutes).
- STEP 3: Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a Wilton 1A tip. Remove tiramisu from the fridge. Holding the piping bag straight up and down, pipe quarter-size circles of topping over the surface of the cheesecake. The peaks should be very close together. Refrigerate uncovered for 4 hours or overnight.
- STEP 4: Just before serving, generously dust the top with chocolate.
EXPERT TIPS + FAQ
- SAVE TIME IN THE KITCHEN: Say goodbye to cumbersome grating. Use AMERICAN HERITAGE Finely Grated Chocolate. It’s also perfect for melting. Use it to replace semi-sweet chocolate 1:1 in any recipe.
- WHAT ARE LADYFINGERS? Also called Savoiardi, they are Italian biscuits. Super light and airy, they’re made with sponge-cake batter. Find them in Italian markets or large grocery stores. Look for them in the bakery department or cookie aisle.
- NO LADYFINGERS? NO PROBLEM! Depending on where you live, you might not find ladyfingers at the market. Here’s what to substitute for ladyfingers: pieces of angel food cake, those little “sponge cake” dessert shells sold in packages for making strawberry shortcake, vanilla wafers, biscotti, or creme-filled sugar wafers.
- NO MASCARPONE CHEESE? NO PROBLEM! If this Italian cream cheese is not available where you live, make an easy substitute at home! Mix these 4 ingredients together until smooth: 16 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- NO PIPING BAG? NO PROBLEM! Slip your decorating tip firmly into the corner of a large zip-top bag. With a pen, make a mark on the corner of the bag where the lower 1/3 of the tip is. With scissors, snip off that part of the corner.
- NO DECORATING TIP? NO PROBLEM! The piped on topping is a beautiful touch that in no way impacts the flavor of this Italian cheesecake. If you don’t have a decorating tip, spread the mascarpone topping over the surface of the tiramisu with a spatula. Finish things off by dusting the top of the dessert with chocolate.
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Tiramisu
- Total Time: 25 Minutes
- Yield: 12 Servings 1x
Description
Hands down, this is the best tiramisu recipe! This irresistible Italian cheesecake is fun to make and exciting to serve. It’s the perfect make-ahead dessert. Assemble this easy no-bake recipe in 25 minutes!
Ingredients
CHEESECAKE FILLING
- 40–45 Ladyfingers
- 2 cups prepared espresso (instant expresso granules + hot water), cooled
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract (recipe swap for 3 tablespoons Kahlua)
- 2 tubs (1 lb. 8.3 oz each) no-bake cheesecake filling (in the refrigerated section by the cream cheese)
- 2 tablespoons AMERICAN HERITAGE Finely Grated Chocolate
MASCARPONE TOPPING
- 1 cup Mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream (whipping cream)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (recipe swap for 1 tablespoon Kahlua)
TIRAMISU GARNISH
- AMERICAN HERITAGE Finely Grated Chocolate
Instructions
RECIPE PREP: Put the metal bowl and whip from your stand mixer into the freezer. Let them chill until you’re ready to make the whipped topping.
CHEESECAKE FILLING
- Prepare the espresso. Allow it to cool. Stir in vanilla. One by one, quickly dip 20 of the ladyfingers in and out of the coffee. Line the bottom of an 8×8 baking dish with the espresso-soaked ladyfingers.
- With a spatula, spread one tub of no-bake cheesecake filling over the ladyfingers in a smooth even layer. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chocolate over the surface.
- Repeat with a second layer of 20 ladyfingers and the second tub of cheesecake filling.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon chocolate over the top. Refrigerate the tiramisu while you make the mascarpone topping.
MASCARPONE TOPPING
- Remove mixing bowl and whisk from the freezer. Add mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla to the bowl. Attach bowl and whip to your stand mixer.
- Mix the ingredients on medium speed until firm peaks form and the mixture can hold its shape (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a Wilton 1A tip. Remove tiramisu from the fridge. Holding the piping bag straight up and down, pipe quarter-size circles of topping over the surface of the cheesecake. The peaks should be very close together. Refrigerate uncovered for 4 hours or overnight.
- Just before serving, generously dust the top with chocolate.
Notes
EXPERT TIPS + FAQ
- WHAT ARE LADYFINGERS? Also called Savoiardi, they’re Italian biscuits. Super light and airy, they’re made with sponge-cake batter. Find them in Italian markets or large grocery stores. Look for them in the bakery department or cookie aisle.
- NO MASCARPONE CHEESE? NO PROBLEM! If this Italian cream cheese is not available where you live, make an easy substitute at home! Mix these 4 ingredients together until smooth: 16 ounces cream cheese, 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- NO LADYFINGERS? PROBLEM! Depending on where you live, you might not find ladyfingers at the market. Here’s what to substitute for ladyfingers: pieces of angel food cake, those little “sponge cake” dessert shells sold in packages for making strawberry shortcake, vanilla wafers, biscotti, or creme-filled sugar wafers.
- NO PIPING BAG? NO PROBLEM! Slip your decorating tip firmly into the corner of a large zip-top bag. With a pen, make a mark on the corner of the bag where the lower 1/3 of the tip is. With scissors, snip off that part of the corner.
- NO DECORATING TIP? NO PROBLEM! The piped on topping is a beautiful touch that in no way impacts the flavor of this Italian cheesecake. If you don’t have a decorating tip, spread the mascarpone topping over the surface of the tiramisu with a spatula. Finish things off by dusting the top of the dessert with chocolate. Refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 25 Minutes
- Cook Time: 0 Minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
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When was the last time you enjoyed a delicious serving of tiramisu? Would you like to make this Italian cheesecake? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
I really love the presentation for your tiramisu. The top part looks so cute and pretty. I’m going to style my tiramisu like this next time. :)
I love a good tiramisu, but I have never tried making one on my own. I thought it would be hard. Your recipe looks easy and the tiramisu looks delish too.
I have never had Tiramisu before, but I’d love to try it sometime. This looks amazingly delicious!
This tiramisu recipe will be perfect for our Holiday dinner. My husband and son will love totally love this. Thanks for sharing!
I can’t resist to this tiramisu! It’s the best way to satisfy my sweet tooth!
Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts and this one looks absolutely stunning. I can’t wait to try it!
This looks so amazing! I have got to get some of this chocolate. I love the recipe you made. Looks delicious!
I’ve never had this before but it looks amazing! Definitely saving this to give it a try for my family.
This is my husband’s all time favorite dessert. He will eat it any time and any where. He’s not picky but he does like it best when the ladyfingers are thoroughly soaked in coffee.
Oh how I love Tiramius so much! This recipe of yours looks really scrumptious and could make someone drool.
This looks so decadent! I love cheesecake, and combining it in a Tiramisu recipe is just pure love.
Okay, someone pass me my drool bib. I am officially drooling! Tiramisu is one of my favorite desserts and this recipe is sheer perfection.
Oh Yum! I have some tiramisu in my fridge right now and it doesn’t look half as good as yours.
Oh my goodness this looks absolutely incredible I don’t think I’ve had Tiramisu before but now I want a slice or two!
This looks so yummy. I’ve actually never tried making this at home. Looking forward to giving this recipe a try.
You totally had me at Tiramisu! That’s our all-time family favorite! Yours looks so pretty. Very well done!
This looks incredible! I just love cheesecake, so I know I’d gobble this right up.
Tiramisu is a great dessert and a big favorite all year. With the holidays coming I have to bring this to the family gatherings!
This is one of my favorite desserts ever and i’m def going to make this sometime! YUM
Oh my goodness, that sounds SO good. I am totally drooling right now.
Wow!!! These look very welcoming. I love tiramisu. I can’t wait to try your recipe.
I wish I had this tiramisu right in front of me – right here and right now! It looks too good to be true and that means only one thing – I’ve GOT to try it! :-)
Oh my goodness is this recipe delicious! Love all of the detailed images to guide me through this Tiramisu and the shaved chocolate is perfect in so many desserts!
One of my favorite desserts in the entire world is tiramisu but Ive never made it at home until now! Thank you for this delicious recipe! Turned out great!
Wow Denay this looks incredible! Thanks so much for all the great tips throughout the post too. Love your site too.