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 does tiramisu taste so good? ›

The delicate flavor of layers of mascarpone and Italian custard are contrasted with the darkly robust presence of espresso and sharpness of cocoa powder. The name itself, tiramisu, means “pick me up” in Italian most likely referring to the two caffeinated ingredients that are present in the dish, espresso and cocoa.

How many carbs are in vegan tiramisu? ›

Whole Foods Market Recipes Desserts Vegan Tiramisu (1 serving) contains 51g total carbs, 50g net carbs, 13g fat, 5g protein, and 340 calories.

What is the shelf life of vegan tiramisu? ›

Shelf Life is 4 weeks in the fridge & 6-7 months in the freezer. 6-inch serves 8 people. 8-inch serves 10 to 14 people. 10-inch serve 20 to 24 People.

What is a substitute for mascarpone cheese in tiramisu? ›

The Best Mascarpone Cheese Substitute

To make this mascarpone substitute, mix together 12 ounces of room temperature cream cheese (1 ½ blocks) with ¼ cup of heavy whipping cream and ¼ cup of sour cream until combined.

What can go wrong when making tiramisu? ›

12 Mistakes You're Making With Tiramisu
  • Using the wrong kind of biscuits. ...
  • Over-whipping the mascarpone. ...
  • Forgetting to bring your eggs up to temperature. ...
  • Waiting too long to mix the sugar and the eggs. ...
  • Not correctly whipping your heavy cream. ...
  • Using instant coffee instead of something stronger.
Nov 15, 2022

What is Costco tiramisu made of? ›

While a tiramisu is normally made with soaked lady fingers, this cake mostly uses coffee-soaked sponge cake with creamy mascarpone filling. It is then topped off with a sprinkle of chocolate powder, chocolate shavings or espresso beans.

Why is my tiramisu not creamy? ›

The other main reasons the mixture would be runny is if other liquid ingredients have been added first, or if the mascarpone has been beaten so much that it has curdled (then you will get water separating out from the cheese curds).

Is tiramisu unhealthy? ›

Tiramisu is the clear loser here at 400 calories for 5 ounces. The primary ingredients are usually some mixture of creamy fats, processed sugars and alcohol. A typical recipe calls for eggs, mascarpone cheese, ladyfingers, cream, espresso, liquor (e.g., brandy, Marsala or rum), sugar, and cocoa or shaved chocolate.

How do you keep lady fingers from getting soggy in tiramisu? ›

Make sure to quickly dunk the lady fingers in the coffee soak - too long and they can go soggy!

Can you buy vegan mascarpone? ›

Schlagfix's Vegan Mascarpone is a light and deliciously smooth dairy-free alternative that is extremely versatile.

Is vegan too many carbs? ›

Vegetarian and vegan diets can be heavy in carbs, from grains, bread, starchy vegetables, and fruits. However, following a low-carb vegetarian or vegan diet is entirely possible. The following are examples of foods rich in protein and fat, low in carbs, and free from animal products: tofu.

Can diabetics eat tiramisu cake? ›

How many carbs per tiramisu cup? Each tiramisu cup contains 6g of total carbs and 2g of fiber making them 4g net carbs. Making this a low carb and diabetic friendly dessert recipe.

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? ›

These are the ingredients you'll need to make this decadent tiramisu cake recipe: 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.

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