No Bake Tiramisu

by Dennis Kane

A classic Italian dessert made with espresso soaked ladyfingers, creamy mascarpone, and a dusting of rich cocoa powder. Its balance of bold coffee flavor and delicate sweetness makes it a favorite for any occasion.
(12 servings)

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Ingredients

7 oz packaged ladyfingers
8 oz mascarpone cheese
1 1/2 cups cold espresso or strong coffee
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup white granulated sugar
1/4 cup cocoa powder

Directions

Pour whipping cream into a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed with an electric or stand mixer.
Slowly add sugar and vanilla and continue to beat until stiff peaks.
Add mascarpone cheese and fold in until combined. Set aside.
Add coffee to a shallow bowl and dip the lady fingers in the coffee.
Lay them in a single layer on the bottom of an 8x8 or similar sized pan.
Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and the remaining mascarpone.
Dust the top generously with cocoa powder.
Refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.

This tiramisu recipe delivers a wonderfully balanced dessert with a smooth texture and rich flavor.

— Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2024 by Mocha_Monkey.

The recipe turned out fine and was easy to follow, but it didn’t quite stand out for me since the coffee flavor was not strong enough for my liking. While it was enjoyable it’s not something I’d make again.

— Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2024 by Cappuccino_Capuchin.

This recipe was easy to follow and delivered fantastic results. The flavors were well balanced, the texture was spot on, and it’s definitely something I’ll make again.

— Reviewed on August 28, 2021 by Bean_Baboon.