Description
A rich, elegant, and surprisingly simple no-bake tiramisu that requires zero baking and just five core ingredients. This make-ahead friendly dessert features espresso-soaked ladyfingers layered with a light mascarpone cream, perfect for dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240ml) strong espresso, cooled
- 16 oz (450g) mascarpone cheese, cold
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 package (24-30 cookies) ladyfingers (Savoiardi)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- 2 tablespoons Amaretto or Marsala wine (optional)
Instructions
- Brew strong espresso and let it cool completely to room temperature in a shallow bowl.
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside.
- In another bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese and sugar together until smooth and lump-free.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture using a spatula until just combined, keeping as much air in the mixture as possible.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso (1-2 seconds per side) and place them in a single layer in an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream mixture over the first layer of ladyfingers.
- Repeat the process with a second layer of dipped ladyfingers and spread the remaining cream on top.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Just before serving, dust the top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder using a sieve or microplane.
- Cut into 12 small squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Do not over-dip the ladyfingers or they will become soggy. Ensure mascarpone and cream are cold for best texture. This dessert improves with time, so making it the night before is recommended. Do not freeze as the texture will become grainy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small square
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 40
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
Keywords: tiramisu, no-bake dessert, italian dessert, mascarpone, espresso, ladyfingers, make-ahead dessert, dinner party dessert