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The Ultimate No-Bake Tiramisu Recipe

A rich and creamy no-bake tiramisu layered with espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and cocoa powder.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Tiramisu Layers
  • 24 pieces ladyfinger cookies
  • 1.5 cups strong brewed espresso cooled
  • 16 oz mascarpone cheese cold
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Spatula
  • Serving dish

Method
 

  1. Brew espresso and allow it to cool completely.
  2. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks and set aside.
  3. Mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Fold whipped cream gently into mascarpone mixture.
  5. Quickly dip ladyfingers into espresso without oversoaking.
  6. Layer dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a dish.
  7. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the layer.
  8. Repeat layers and finish with cream on top.
  9. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

Chill overnight for best flavor and structure.