Vegan Tiramisu Recipe by Tasty (2024)

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Wow your friends with this decadent vegan tiramisu. With velvety creamy layers and rich espresso you won’t believe this indulgent dessert is vegan.

Rachel Gaewski & Marissa Buie

Tasty Team

88% would make again

Total Time

4 hr

4 hr

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

1 hr 20 min

1 hr 20 min

Total Time

4 hr

4 hr

Prep Time

10 minutes

10 min

Cook Time

1 hr 20 min

1 hr 20 min

Ingredients

for 9 servings

Ladyfingers

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (185 g)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted vegan butter, softened
  • ¾ cup vegan sugar (150 g)
  • ¼ cup aquafaba (60 mL), liquid from can of chickpeas
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (60 mL)
  • nonstick cooking spray, for greasing

Vegan Mascarpone

  • 1 ½ cups raw cashews (195 g)
  • boiling water, for soaking cashews
  • ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (120 mL)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup (115 g)
  • ⅓ cup unrefined coconut oil (65 g), melted
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 25 oz full-fat coconut milk (740 mL), chilled
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Soaking Liquid

  • 6 fl oz espresso (175 mL), room teperature
  • ¾ cup water (180 mL)
  • 3 tablespoons dark rum
  • cocoa powder, for dusting

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 510
  • Fat 35g
  • Carbs 42g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Sugar 24g
  • Protein 5g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Make the ladyfingers: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In a separate medium bowl, cream together the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer until fully combined. Add the aquafaba and vanilla and beat for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy. The mixture may look broken, but will come together once the dry ingredients are added.
  3. Add ½ of the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and beat until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the almond milk. Beat until combined. Add the rest of the dry ingredients and beat until smooth.
  4. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and grease with nonstick spray.
  5. Transfer the batter to a piping bag fitted with a ½-inch round tip or a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Pipe the ladyfingers onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 1½ inches apart. Each cookie should be 2¼ inches long and ¾ inch wide. You should have 50-55 total.
  6. Chill the piped cookies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  8. Bake the ladyfingers for 13-15 minutes, until the edges are light brown. Let cool completely.
  9. Make the vegan mascarpone: Add the cashews to a medium heatproof bowl and pour in enough boiling water to cover by 1 inch (2.5 cm). Let soak until slightly plumped and softened, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  10. Add the cashews, almond milk, maple syrup, coconut oil, salt, vanilla, and lemon juice to a blender. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
  11. Scoop the solid layer from the cans of chilled coconut milk into a large bowl. Discard the liquid or save for another use. Add the powdered sugar and beat with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  12. Using a rubber spatula, fold the blended cashew mixture into the whipped coconut milk.
  13. Make the soaking liquid: In a shallow bowl, combine the espresso, water, and rum. Alternatively, replace the espresso and water with 1½ cups (360 ml) of brewed coffee cooled to room temperature.
  14. Assemble the tiramisu: Spread about a ½ cup (65 grams) of the mascarpone in the bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish. Quickly dip a ladyfinger in the espresso mixture and place on top of the cream. Repeat with more ladyfingers to cover the cream, 16-18 total. Carefully spread about 1 cup (130 grams) of the mascarpone over the ladyfingers, then add another layer of ladyfingers, another layer of cream, and a final layer of the remaining ladyfingers. Spread the remaining mascarpone cream on top.
  15. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  16. Before serving, uncover the tiramisu and lightly dust the top with cocoa powder.
  17. Slice into 9 portions and serve.
  18. Enjoy!
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Vegan Tiramisu Recipe by Tasty (2024)

FAQs

What is vegan tiramisu made of? ›

Vegan tiramisu – this vegan version of the classic Italian dessert consists of vanilla cake fingers soaked with boozy spiked coffee which are layered with a smooth cashew cream and all topped off with a thick dusting of cocoa powder.

Why is my tiramisu falling apart? ›

Leaving the ladyfingers in the coffee for too long

Coating each side is important because tiramisu is a layered dish and needs that infusion on all sides. You'll also want to be sure your coffee and espresso is cool before dunking in your ladyfingers. This will prevent the biscuits from breaking apart further.

How do you keep tiramisu from getting soggy? ›

Tips For Making The Best Tiramisu

Don't soak! Quickly dip the cookies into your coffee or liquor. Try not to leave them in the liquid too long—a quick dip will do. Overly soggy cookies make for a wet texture and a messy dessert.

Why does tiramisu taste so good? ›

Each part is really important to make the whole flavor – strong coffee, creamy mascarpone, and a small touch of cocoa all create its unique flavor. This idea matches with what today's sweet treat fans want, which is a mixture of flavors in their desserts.

Can you whip coconut cream? ›

Chill a can of coconut cream (or milk), skim off the creamy white layer, discarding the watery remains, and then whip the fatty part by hand or with a mixer. Add sugar and vanilla if you like, and that's that.

Is tiramisu better with whipped cream or egg whites? ›

In most tiramisus, you would be able to find the use of either heavy whipping cream or whipped egg whites. I've tried both and they worked well for me. However, my family and friends tend to prefer the whipped egg white version as they're less fattening, and has a lighter aftertaste.

How do I make my tiramisu firmer? ›

Chill the tiramisu: Cover the tiramisu and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours to give the tiramisu time to firm up and for the ladyfingers to soften. Serve: Dust with cocoa before serving.

How long should tiramisu sit before eating? ›

For the best results, tiramisu needs at least six hours in the fridge before serving. This time allows the ladyfingers to soak flavor and moisture from the coffee, wine, and filling. You can make tiramisu 1 to 2 days in advance. Just keep it refrigerated until you are ready to serve.

Can you use Philadelphia instead of mascarpone in tiramisu? ›

Philadephia cheese has a more acidic taste and a consistency that make it suitable for cheesecake but absolutely not for tiramisu. Its very easy to make mascarpone at home (500g fresh cream, 10g lemon juice and 82 degrees centigrade) so look up one of the dozens of recipes and don't try to substitute it.

What can I use in tiramisu instead of Marsala? ›

Marsala wine can be added to the recipe, but other liquors are frequently substituted for it in both the coffee and the cheese mixture, including dark rum, Madeira , port , brandy , Malibu , or Irish cream and especially coffee-flavoured liqueurs such as Tia Maria and Kahlúa .

What country makes the best tiramisu? ›

However, Tiramisù is a traditional Italian dessert that originated in the Veneto region. Many consider the Tiramisù from the city of Treviso, near Venice, to be exceptional.

Does tiramisu get better with age? ›

Tiramisù really does taste better about two days after it is made as the flavours develop: if you can make it ahead it will be even more delicious. Cover with clingfilm and refrigerate until serving either chilled or at room termperature.

Why is tiramisu so expensive? ›

Roberto Linguanotto, a Venetian pastry chef who is often credited with the invention of tiramisu back in the 1960s, says that his creation is expensive because of the espresso used in another essential component to the dessert: espresso-soaked ladyfingers (via The Straits Times).

What are vegan desserts made of? ›

In recipes, milk is replaced by plant milk (almond milk, oat milk, rice milk, soy milk and other plant milks) which can be also found with chocolate, vanilla and other flavors, butter is replaced by vegetable margarine (preferably non-hydrogenated) or oil, cow yogurt and cream are replaced by their plant-based ...

Is tiramisu made from tofu? ›

Many use cashews or even tofu to make the layer of mascarpone. Others also slice a layer cake into vegan ladyfingers. I wanted this vegan tiramisu to come as close to the traditional as possible, all while being tofu free, nut free, vegan, dairy free, and have the option of being gluten free.

What is tiramisu cake made of? ›

Tiramisu Cake Ingredients

For the cake: white cake mix, water, egg whites, vegetable oil, and instant coffee powder. For the coffee syrup: coffee and coffee-flavored liqueur. For the filling: mascarpone cheese, confectioners' sugar, and coffee-flavored liqueur.

Can you buy vegan mascarpone? ›

Schlagfix's Vegan Mascarpone is a light and deliciously smooth dairy-free alternative that is extremely versatile. It can be used in sweet or savoury recipes either as is, baked, or cooked! Free from soya, eggs, dairy, nuts and gluten, it's a winner for the whole family.

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