Easy Tiramisu Recipe (No Bake, 15 Minutes!)
This easy tiramisu recipe is my go-to when I want something creamy and elegant without turning on the oven. It’s a no bake dessert, you can make it in minutes and it’s perfect for a lazy afternoon treat, or to make ahead for entertaining.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Tiramisu
- Quick and simple ingredients – everything you need is at your local grocery store.
- No baking required – just mix it up and pop it in the refrigerator.
- Make-ahead friendly – you can make it the day before and just dust it with cocoa before serving.
- Light, creamy texture – it’s so light and creamy, it’s a great dessert after a heavy meal.
- Perfect for tea parties, showers, or cozy Sunday desserts.
Recipe Snapshot
Time
Prep: 15 min
Chill: 6 hours
Difficulty
Easy
Makes
9 servings
Best For
Tea Time
Potlucks
Make ahead
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 package of ladyfingers
- 3/8 cup (85 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup and 2 tablespoons (250 g) of mascarpone cheese
- 1 and ½ cup (354 ml) of heavy whipping cream (35%)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup ( 250 ml) of cold strong coffee
- 3 tbsp coffee flavoured liqueur – I used Kahlua, you could use any coffee flavoured liqueur. (optional)
- Unsweetened Cocoa powder for dusting (about ½ cup)
How to Make this Easy Tiramisu Recipe – Step by Step
Step 1: Brew the coffee + add liqueur
Step 2: Beat the mascarpone
Step 3: Whip cream with sugar + vanilla
Step 4: Fold mascarpone into cream
Step 5: Prep the pan
Step 6: Layer it all up
Step 7: Chill the tiramisu
Step 8: Dust with cocoa + serve
1. Mix coffee and liqueur 
2. Mix mascarpone with cream 
3. Beat whipping cream, sugar and vanilla 
4. Fold mascarpone and whipped cream mixture together 
5. Cut ladyfingers 
6. Build the tiramisu 
7. Finish the tiramisu and chill for 6 hours 
8. Dust with cocoa powder 
9. Slice with a dampened knife
Tips for the Best Tiramisu
- Chill overnight if you can
- Don’t over-soak the ladyfingers – they’ll fall apart!
- Use high-fat mascarpone and chilled heavy cream
- Dust with cocoa right before serving
Serving Suggestions for your easy Tiramisu
Serve your delicious Tiramisu with a pot of earl grey or espresso. Even regular old coffee!
You can also make mini versions in ramekins or tea cups, or instead of serving on dessert plates, scoop the tiramisu into a small dessert dish.
Add fresh berries on the side if desired, like raspberries or strawberries, that will bring out the rich flavours of the coffee and chocolate!
FAQs
How long will the Tiramisu keep in the fridge? You can keep the Tiramisu 2-3 days in your fridge.
Can it be frozen? I don’t recommend it. The mascarpone cheese and whipped cream are best if they are fresh.
What’s a good substitute for Kahlua? You can substitute Tia Maria or any other coffee liqueur.
Can I use store-bought whipped topping? That’s a great question! I haven’t tried it, but I don’t see why you couldn’t!
Watch the step by step video to make this Easy Tiramisu Recipe in the recipe card below!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pkg ladyfingers - 24 pieces
- 3/8 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese - plus 2 tablespoons
- 1.5 cup Heavy whipping cream - 35 %
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup coffee - cold, strong
- 3 tbsp coffee liqueur - Kahlua or Tia Maria
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa powder - for dusting
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the strong coffee, add the coffee liqueur and set it aside.
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the mascarpone cheese with 3 tablespoons of the heavy whipping cream until smooth.
- Step 3: In a separate bowl, Using a hand mixer, whip the remaining chilled heavy cream with the vanilla, and sugar till soft peaks.
- Step 4: Fold in the mascarpone using a spatula, until blended. Chill.
- Step 5: Prepare the pan (Grease and then line with plastic wrap).
- Step 6: Putting it together:
- Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the cold coffee, but don’t soak them.
- Make a layer with the dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of the baking dish. You may need to cut some to fit.;
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream evenly over the bottom layer of ladyfingers. You can use an offset spatula to spread it around, or a regular one works fine too.
- Repeat the process for the second layer. Flatten the cream on top with an offset spatula, making it as smooth as you can.
- Step 7: Chill at least 3 hours (uncovered) but overnight is best if you can. This is one of those recipes that’s great when you prepare it the day before, letting all those wonderful flavours blend.
- Step 8: Dust with unsweetened cocoa powder just before serving.
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Nutrition
These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you’re using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.
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I hope this delicious and creamy Tiramisu is something you will enjoy with friends and family. If you try it, leave a comment or tag me on Instagram @pieladybakes. And don’t forget to subscribe to my YouTube channel for more cozy, homemade dessert recipes.
Judy Kahansky
Judy Kahansky is an experienced writer and baker, creating delicious desserts (including pie!) for over 40 years. She loves to take classic and vintage recipes and update them to fit the busy lives of her readers. When not baking, Judy and her husband Mark are passionate golfers, enjoy the simple life, and are travelers and dog lovers, spending as much time as they can with their sweet pup Ruby.
