Skinnymixer’s Easy Tiramisu features in the Sweets & Drinks section of the cookbook SkinnyMediterranean.
The Easy Tiramisu is a cookbook exclusive recipe…
This Tiramisu is dangerously easy. The hardest part will be deciding whether to make the traditional coffee version or the more kid-friendly chocolate version. I find a good quality Dutch cocoa powder really elevates this dish. If you would prefer to build additional layers, you can!
What makes this Tiramisu easy
What I love about this recipe is that you can have a simple but delicious Tiramisu ready to chill in your fridge by cooking a simple sponge, allowing it to cool then adding the whipped cream layers with coffee soak in the same dish that it was baked in.
I think one of the most difficult parts is standing there and poking the sponge cake with a fork (yep, it’s that easy).
Ingredients you will need:
- baking powder
- butter
- cocoa powder or dark chocolate
- coffee liqueur
- eggs
- icing sugar
- mascarpone
- plain flour
- strong brewed black coffee
- sugar of choice
- thickened cream
- vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Dietary Variations (dairy-free, low-sugar, budget-friendly)
For this recipe we have variations for:
✔️ Dairy Free
✔️ Egg Free
✔️ Low Carb
✔️ Lower Calorie
✔️ Paleo
✔️ Low Fodmap
Different Flavour Variations
- Coffee – this is the traditional flavour that is in the recipe.
- Chocolate – we also have a chocolate option in the recipe.
- Limoncello – Make a batch of Lemon Curd from The Healthy Mix III Lemon Tarts recipe and use Limoncello as the cake soak (omitting the coffee and cocoa).
- Matcha – replacing the coffee soak and cocoa with Matcha.
- Pistachio
- What flavour variations have you tried?
Storage and make-ahead tips
Homemade tiramisu will keep well in the fridge for about 3 days if it’s covered tightly. After that, the texture of the sponge can turn soggy and the cream may start to separate.
If you’ve used very fresh eggs and dairy, some people stretch it to 4 days, but 2–3 days is the safest and best for flavour and texture.
You can make the sponge cake portion ahead of time and freeze until ready to make. Although, it is a very quick and easy recipe – so I’m not sure it is worth doing unless making in bulk.
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Equipment
- rectangle tin 26 x 18 x 4 cm | 10 x 7 x 2 " or square tin 18–20 cm | 7–8 "
- baking paper
- metal wire rack
Ingredients
- baking powder
- butter
- cocoa powder or dark chocolate
- coffee liqueur - optional (Mr. Blacks, Kahlua, Tia Maria)
- eggs
- icing sugar
- 250 g mascarpone
- plain flour
- strong brewed black coffee - or chocolate
- sugar of choice
- thickened cream
- vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
- This recipe is exclusive to the SkinnyMediterranean cookbook.
Nutrition
FAQ Section:
- Can I make tiramisu without alcohol? Absolutely ! There isn’t very much alcohol in the recipe and it is optional to use.
- How long does tiramisu keep in the fridge? It keeps well, in an airtight container in the fridge for around 3 days.
- Can I freeze tiramisu? You can but it doesn’t defrost very well and the cream can separate.
- What coffee is best for tiramisu? Whatever you like! We also have a chocolate version in the book.