Easy Tiramisu

A square of tiramisu on a dessert plate, with the layers visible from the side.

5 from 1 vote

This recipe for Easy Tiramisu is a rich, luxurious no-bake classic! Made with whipped cream, mascarpone cheese, espresso, and ladyfingers, it’s guaranteed to turn out smooth and creamy with delightful cookie layers.

Prep Time20

Resting Time4

Total Time4 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: easy dessert recipes, italian desserts, no bake desserts

Servings:

Calories: 406kcal

Author: Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
⅔ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups mascarpone
2 cups brewed espresso, cooled
6 ounces ladyfingers
2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

In a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer and a large mixing bowl), beat the heavy whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon on high until stiff peaks begin to form, about 1 to 2 minutes.
Add mascarpone and mix on medium-low until just combined, being careful not to over-whip.
Pour the espresso into a shallow, wide-rimmed bowl and dip the ladyfingers in one at a time, flipping them to coat on both sides. They don’t need to be soaked, just quickly dipped on each side.
Place the ladyfingers into a single layer in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Once you have a complete layer, scoop half of the mascarpone mixture into the dish, and spread it evenly over the ladyfingers.
Add another layer of espresso-dipped ladyfingers to the dish. Spread the remaining mascarpone over the top.
Dust the tiramisu with cocoa powder, using a fine-mesh strainer or a sifter.
Chill the tiramisu for 4 to 5 hours, or overnight, to set before serving.

Notes

If you do not have an espresso machine, cooled espresso from your local coffee shop can be used (2 cups of espresso = about 10 shots). You can also make a pot of very strong coffee, or use instant coffee brewed with twice the amount of granules.
Traditionally, eggs are used in tiramisu to create the custardy cream, but in this recipe, just using whipped cream makes the process simpler and faster, while still producing a similar mouthfeel and flavor.
The easiest way to evenly spread the mascarpone cream is to drop dollops all over the ladyfigers, and then spread them out with a spatula, as pictured.
Can’t wait 4 to 5 hours? You can place in the freezer for 1 hour before serving, for a quicker set.
Tiramisu lasts for about 5 days in the refrigerator, stored in an airtight container.

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