Name: Easy Tiramisu (No Eggs)
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 14 oz mascarpone; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp stevia or sugar*; 1 1/2 cup coffee; 1 tsp sugar*; 1 tsp amaretto (optional); 1 pack ladyfingers (12-14); Cacao (no sugar)

This is the easiest tiramisu recipe, and yes – you can make it taste authentic without raw eggs, a ton of effort or even alcohol. With coffee flavored ladyfingers and rich mascarpone layers, this eggless tiramisu is a light creamy no-bake dessert that you can prepare in 15-20 minutes. This simple Italian recipe is beginner-friendly and perfect for holidays too!

Tiramisu Without Raw Eggs

Some might call me paranoid or “afraid of my own shadow”, but I’ve always been sceptical about eating raw eggs. I know some think they’re necessary when making tiramisu, but I was never among those people. My paranoia has never stopped me from making and eating tiramisu – no, I don’t face my fears, I just make it eggless.

And guess what? It takes less than 10 ingredients and no baking. You just layer everything in a container of choice and leave it in the fridge.

That’s the hardest part about this recipe. It takes a few hours for the coffee, ladyfingers and mascarpone to come together and make that tiramisu baby. That’s why one of the key skills for making this irresistible no-bake dessert is having patience! You get to practice it here.

And by the end of it, you’ll you eat the most delicious, authentic-tasting creamy tiramisu, just minus the eggs and paranoia.

I actually have been making a tiramisu cake like this one every single birthday for the last 3-4 years. It’s always a hit, it’s always super easy and I always regret not making two cakes.

You’ll Love This Eggless Tiramisu Because It’s

super quick and simple to prepare
tastes absolutely delicious
makes a great surprise if you want to make an easy dessert for someone
Anyone can make it
made with very few ingredients
no eggs and no baking

Tiramisu Ingredients

Mascarpone. This is the creamiest thing ever. To me, mascarpone is something between butter and cream cheese, but it is actually considered a type of cream cheese. It’s very low in sugar, so it’s suitable for low-carb desserts and I often like to make quick no-bake treats by just topping some mascarpone with fresh berries! Super refreshing and easy. You can also use it in risotto and pasta.

Stevia or sugar. I used some stevia, because I’m trying to cut down on my sugar intake (nice one – you’re making tiramisu, hello!). But sometimes I’d use maple syrup, you can also use any type of sugar to add sweetness to the macarpone layer.

Coffee. This is one of the main ingredients in this tasty Italian treat, I recommend you make espresso, as it has a stronger flavor.

Ladyfingers. I really have no idea why else you would have ladyfingers if you’re not making tiramisu. These “cookies” (I know I’m already dead to all Italians out there, so…) make the base for the dessert. They’re the very reason you won’t need to bake anything here!

Amaretto or other liquor. This is optional, and I didn’t use any, because I’m really not a fan and didn’t have any alcohol other than a cheap bottle of wine from 2018 at home. But if you want, you can add it to the coffee and then dunk the ladyfingers in there.

Heavy Cream. This is something I rarely have at home, but I randomly had whipped cream – the ones you spray. So I used the entire thing. Otherwise, you can whip the heavy cream yourself. At this point I know the recipe also works with whole milk, you will just need to watch the consistency of the mascarpone. It should get fluffy, but not liquid-y.

Cacao. We want unsweetened cacao for decoration. If you want to switch things up, you can even use some cinnamon for a slightly different touch (I don’t care I’m already dead to the Italians after the cookie statement).

How To Make Easy Eggless Tiramisu

Traditionally, tiramisu recipes have eggs in the cream and it’s a whole complicated process of fluffing the eggwhites and then doing something else to the yolk…That’s really not my style…I like things uncomplicated and I like them without raw eggs. Some things you can’t shortcut, tiramisu I find – you actually can and the flavor will still be there.

Now here’s how to make tiramisu at home easily:

Whip the heavy cream and the stevia or sugar for a few minutes using a hand mixer. Then add in the mascarpone, a bit at a time. Keep mixing until you get a fluffy, creamy mixture. Have a taste, and if you need to, add some more sugar or stevia. If you want, you can add a bit of vanilla too.

Make a coffee and if desired, mix it with a little bit of sugar and amaretto or liquor of choice (cognac will also be a good choice). Place the coffee in a large bowl where the ladyfingers could fit.

Dip the ladyfingers one at a time in the coffee and arrange them in a deep dish or cups (I used a Tupperware). But when I want to make the tiramisu into a layered cake, I use a springform pan. It makes it easier to release and cut into pieces.

The ladyfingers don’t have to be whole for the dessert to work – you can break them in half and puzzle the layers as needed.

Top the layer of caffeinated ladyfingers with the creamy mascarpone mixture.

Then repeat for the second layer.

As a last touch, sift some cacao over the tiramisu!

Cover the tiramisu and leave it in the fridge for about 2-3 hours to firm up. It will become better and better within the next few hours.

And that’s it! Your tasty creamy dessert is ready!

Make one of the best Italian desserts at home and try this easy tiramisu recipe without eggs - less than 10 ingredients, no baking involved.

Make Cake Or Parfaits

So, as you can tell by the picture below, I had a little trouble getting my first slice of tiramisu out without making a mess. It still tasted delicious, it just wasn’t pretty. By the time we came to the second slice, I just forgot to take pictures.

You really need to give yourself space with this one and to use a good spatula and to also cut around the edges before taking it out.

You can also prepare the tiramisu in a springform, which will make taking the slices out easier. That’s what I do for birthday cake.

This is the easiest tiramisu recipe, and yes - you can make it taste authentic without raw eggs, a ton of effort or even alcohol. With coffee flavored ladyfingers and rich mascarpone layers, this eggless tiramisu is a light creamy no-bake dessert that you can prepare in 15-20 minutes. This simple Italian dessert recipe is beginner-friendly and perfect for holidays too!

Another, way less messy way to make tiramisu, is to turn it into parfaits. For this use cups and layer starting with the ladyfingers, then mascarpone, then repeat and decorate with the cacao. It’s a way more elegant way to serve the tiramisu if you’re like me and not very skilled at slicing cake and transferring it onto plates!

More Easy No-Bake Desserts

Well, I truly hope you enjoy this easy eggless tiramisu recipe when you make it. If you’re inspired to make even more no-bake desserts you can try some of these tasty recipes: