Description
A simple, creamy, no-bake tiramisu layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers and a rich mascarpone filling—easy enough for beginners and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package ladyfingers
- 1 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together brewed espresso, sugar, and vanilla; set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, beat heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold mascarpone gently into the whipped cream until smooth.
- Dip each ladyfinger quickly into the espresso mixture.
- Arrange soaked ladyfingers in a single layer in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with a second layer of soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cream.
- Dust the top generously with cocoa powder.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Top with chocolate shavings if desired before serving.
Notes
For a stronger flavor, add a splash of coffee liqueur to the espresso. Overnight chilling gives the best texture!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: easy tiramisu, no bake tiramisu, mascarpone dessert, classic tiramisu