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The Ultimate No-Bake Tiramisu

A creamy, classic no-bake tiramisu made with mascarpone, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a cocoa-dusted finish.
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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
  • 1 cup strong brewed espresso cooled
  • 24 ladyfinger cookies
  • 16 oz mascarpone cheese cold
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream cold
  • 0.5 cup granulated 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 cold heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
  5. Quickly dip ladyfingers into espresso and layer in serving dish.
  6. Spread half the cream mixture over ladyfingers.
  7. Repeat layers and finish with remaining cream.
  8. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, chill overnight before serving.