Best 7 Make Ahead Tiramisu Recipes

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Tiramisu is a classic Italian dessert that is loved all over the world. It is made with layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers, a creamy mascarpone filling, and a dusting of cocoa powder. This article provides three different recipes for tiramisu, each with its own unique twist.

The first recipe is for a traditional tiramisu. It uses ladyfingers that are soaked in espresso and a mascarpone filling that is made with eggs, sugar, and heavy cream. The tiramisu is then assembled in a trifle dish or individual serving glasses and chilled for at least four hours before serving.

The second recipe is for a no-bake tiramisu. It uses a store-bought pound cake that is soaked in espresso instead of ladyfingers. The mascarpone filling is also made without eggs, making it a great option for those with egg allergies. This tiramisu can be assembled and served immediately, making it a quick and easy dessert option.

The third recipe is for a vegan tiramisu. It uses coconut milk instead of dairy and a cashew-based mascarpone filling. The ladyfingers are also made with a gluten-free flour blend, making this tiramisu a great option for those with dietary restrictions. This tiramisu takes a little longer to make than the other two recipes, but it is well worth the effort.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MAKE-AHEAD TIRAMISU



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This variation of the popular Italian dessert is so easy to assemble. It's convenient, too, since you can make it the day before your dinner party or potluck. -Linda Finn, Louisville, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
2/3 cup sugar
2 cups sour cream
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split
1 tablespoon baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine coffee and liqueur; set aside., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream, milk and vanilla until blended., Layer 1 package of ladyfingers in an ungreased 11x7-in. dish; brush with half of coffee mixture. Top with half of cream cheese mixture. Repeat layers (dish will be full)., Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with cocoa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 21g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

TIRAMISU



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For a classic Italian dessert, try Giada De Laurentiis' Tiramisu recipe: ladyfingers soaked in espresso and rum and laced with creamy mascarpone.

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

*6 egg yolks
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pound mascarpone cheese
1 1/2 cups strong espresso, cooled
2 teaspoons dark rum
24 packaged ladyfingers
1/2 cup bittersweet chocolate shavings, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer with whisk attachment, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale, about 5 minutes. Add mascarpone cheese and beat until smooth. Add 1 tablespoon of espresso and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • In a small shallow dish, add remaining espresso and rum. Dip each ladyfinger into espresso for only 5 seconds. Letting the ladyfingers soak too long will cause them to fall apart. Place the soaked ladyfinger on the bottom of a 13 by 9 inch baking dish, breaking them in half if necessary in order to fit the bottom.
  • Spread evenly 1/2 of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers. Arrange another layer of soaked ladyfingers and top with remaining mascarpone mixture.
  • Cover tiramisu with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to 8 hours.
  • Before serving, sprinkle with chocolate shavings.

TIRAMISU II



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Mascarpone custard layered with whipped cream and rum and coffee soaked ladyfingers.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Tiramisu Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 egg yolks
¾ cup white sugar
⅔ cup milk
1 ¼ cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pound mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
¼ cup strong brewed coffee, at room temperature
2 tablespoons rum
2 (3 ounce) packages ladyfinger cookies
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar until well blended. Whisk in milk and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Boil gently for 1 minute, remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Cover tightly and chill in refrigerator 1 hour.
  • In a medium bowl, beat cream with vanilla until stiff peaks form.
  • Whisk mascarpone into yolk mixture until smooth.
  • In a small bowl, combine coffee and rum. Split ladyfingers in half lengthwise and drizzle with coffee mixture.
  • Arrange half of soaked ladyfingers in bottom of a 7x11 inch dish. Spread half of mascarpone mixture over ladyfingers, then half of whipped cream over that. Repeat layers and sprinkle with cocoa. Cover and refrigerate 4 to 6 hours, until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 215.7 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

QUICK AND EASY TIRAMISU



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No one can resist this classic cool and creamy dessert. It's quick to prepare but can be made ahead for added mealtime convenience.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
28 soft ladyfingers, split
2-1/2 teaspoons instant coffee granules
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand until soft-set, 2 minutes. In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners' sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Fold into pudding; cover and refrigerate., Arrange half of the ladyfingers cut side up in an 11x7-in. dish. Dissolve coffee granules in boiling water; drizzle half over the ladyfingers. Spread with half of the pudding mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with cocoa. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 330mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

MAKE-AHEAD TIRAMISU



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Satisfy your love for coffee with this Make-Ahead Tiramisu recipe from My Food and Family. This tasty tiramisu has less than 150 calories per serving.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time P1DT20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp. MAXWELL HOUSE Instant Coffee
1/4 cup boiling water
32 reduced-fat vanilla wafers
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping, thawed
1 cup fresh raspberries
1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Stir coffee granules into boiling water until dissolved. Cover bottom of 8-inch square dish with 16 wafers. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. coffee.
  • Add 2 Tbsp. of the remaining coffee gradually to reduced-fat cream cheese in medium bowl, beating with whisk until blended. Add sugar; mix well. Stir in COOL WHIP; spoon half over wafers in dish. Cover with remaining wafers. Drizzle with remaining coffee; top with remaining cream cheese mixture.
  • Refrigerate overnight. Top with raspberries just before serving; sprinkle with cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.7517 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

BEST EVER TIRAMISU



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This super-simple Italian dessert actually benefits from being made ahead, allowing all the lovely flavours to mingle

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

568ml pot double cream
250g tub mascarpone
75ml marsala
5 tbsp golden caster sugar
300ml strong coffee, made with 2 tbsp coffee granules and 300ml boiling water
175g pack sponge fingers
25g dark chocolate
2 tsp cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Put the double cream, mascarpone, marsala and golden caster sugar in a large bowl.
  • Whisk until the cream and mascarpone have completely combined and have the consistency of thickly whipped cream.
  • Pour the coffee into a shallow dish. Dip in a few of the sponge fingers at a time, turning for a few seconds until they are nicely soaked, but not soggy. Layer these in a dish until you've used half the sponge fingers, then spread over half of the creamy mixture.
  • Using the coarse side of the grater, grate over most of the dark chocolate. Then repeat the layers (you should use up all the coffee), finishing with the creamy layer.
  • Cover and chill for a few hours or overnight. Will keep in the fridge for up to two days.
  • To serve, dust with the cocoa powder and grate over the remainder of the chocolate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 853 calories, Fat 73 grams fat, SaturatedFat 42 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 44 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 35 grams sugar, Protein 5 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

MAKE-AHEAD TIRAMISU



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This recipe was featured in an email today from the www.kraftfoods.com website. The cook time listed is for the refrigeration time overnight.

Provided by senseicheryl

Categories     Dessert

Time 8h10m

Yield 1 8 inch dish, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons instant coffee, Maxwell House brand recommended
1/4 cup boiling water
32 reduced-fat vanilla wafers
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup powdered sugar
8 ounces Cool Whip Free, thawed
1 cup fresh raspberry
1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder

Steps:

  • STIR coffee granules into boiling water until dissolved. Cover bottom of 8-inch square dish with 16 wafers. Drizzle with 1 tablespoons coffee.
  • ADD 2 tablespoons of the remaining coffee gradually to cream cheese in medium bowl, beating with whisk until blended. Add powdered sugar; mix well. Stir in COOL WHIP; spoon 1/2 over wafers in dish. Cover with remaining wafers. Drizzle with remaining coffee; top with remaining cream cheese mixture.
  • REFRIGERATE overnight. Top with raspberries just before serving; sprinkle with cocoa powder.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.3, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 89.8, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 2.8

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality coffee for the best flavor. A dark roast or espresso blend will give you a rich, bold taste.
  • Don't overbeat the egg whites. You want them to be stiff but not dry. If you overbeat them, they will become grainy and the tiramisu will be less smooth.
  • Use a light touch when folding the egg whites into the mascarpone mixture. You don't want to deflate the egg whites, so be gentle.
  • Let the tiramisu chill for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the tiramisu to set properly.
  • Garnish the tiramisu with cocoa powder, chocolate shavings, or fresh berries before serving.

Conclusion:

Tiramisu is a delicious and elegant dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make ahead of time, which makes it a great option for busy hosts. With its rich, creamy flavor and delicate texture, tiramisu is sure to be a hit with your guests.

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