Easy Tiramisu recipe made with coffee-dipped lady fingers (store-bought or homemade) surrounded by a lightly sweetened, creamy, egg-free filling. This wonderful no bake Italian dessert can be ready in minutes!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: 10 minute tiramisu, single serving tiramisu, tiramisu
Beat heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla in a medium-sized bowl until soft peaks form.
Add in mascarpone cheese and continue to whip until stiff peaks form.
Pour coffee and brandy, if using into a separate bowl. Break ladyfingers in half if necessary to fit into a dessert ramekin and briefly dip the ladyfingers in coffee. Place in the ramekin.
Spread half of the whipped cream mixture on top of the first layer of ladyfingers.
Repeat process with the second layer of ladyfingers and cream mixture.
Dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder using a sieve. Refrigerate for 2 or more hours.
Notes
Before you start cooking, make sure to read the entire recipe, including the Ingredient Notes section, and examine the process photos. This detailed guide will help you understand how the recipe unfolds, ensuring your tiramisu turns out perfect every time. All the information you need is found within the body of this recipe post, so don’t miss a thing!
Quick Dip for Ladyfingers: When dipping ladyfingers in coffee, make it quick. Pull them out immediately to prevent crumbling, then place them in your ramekin or small dish.
Soft Peaks are Key: While preparing the filling, aim to whip the cream, sugar, and vanilla into a state known as 'soft peaks.' This means the mixture should be thick enough to briefly hold its shape when you lift the whisk, but not so firm that it stays rigid.
How To Make Homemade LadyfingersMakes 5-8Ingredients In Ladyfingers
1 egg
2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
Separate the eggs, placing the yolk in one bowl and the white in another.
Using a hand mixer or large whisk, whip the egg white until foamy. Add 1/2 tablespoon sugar and beat until glossy.
In a separate bowl, whip the egg yolk and 2 tablespoons sugar.
Fold in 1/2 of the egg whites; then, fold in the flour and baking powder.
Fold in the rest of the egg whites.
Fill a piping bag fitted with a large round tip or use a medium-sized plastic bag with the tip cut off and pipe the batter in 3-inch long lines about 1-inch apart on a small baking sheet.
Bake in a 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) preheated oven for 7-8 minutes.