Easy Tiramisu Recipe – this creamy no-bake dessert is layered into individual cups for an elegant presentation and comes together in just 10 minutes. Perfect for entertaining or last-minute cravings.
Easy Tiramisu Recipe
This Easy Tiramisu Recipe is one of those desserts that looks fancy but secretly takes almost no effort to make. Layers of creamy mascarpone filling, coffee-soaked pound cake, whipped cream, and chocolate come together for the ultimate no bake dessert.
Traditional tiramisu can take hours between chilling, layering, and waiting for flavors to develop. This shortcut version gives you all the rich coffee flavor and creamy texture you love, but in a much faster and easier format.
And honestly? Serving them in individual glasses somehow makes everybody feel like they’re eating dessert at a fancy restaurant.
Why You’ll Love This Easy Tiramisu Recipe
- No baking required
- Ready in about 10 minutes
- Perfect for parties and entertaining
- Made in individual cups for easy serving
- Rich coffee flavor with creamy mascarpone
- Great make-ahead dessert
This recipe became part of my emergency entertaining rotation years ago. You know those nights when suddenly people are coming over, and you need dessert fast? This one saves the day every single time.
The best part is that you can use whatever glasses or jars you already have at home. Wine glasses, mini mason jars, cocktail glasses, or even small coffee cups work beautifully.
Ingredients Needed
For this Easy Tiramisu Recipe, you’ll need:
- Mascarpone cheese
- Heavy cream
- Coffee
- Vanilla extract
- Sugar
- Pound cake
- Chocolate syrup
- Bittersweet chocolate
Using pound cake instead of traditional ladyfingers makes this recipe extra quick and gives it an incredibly soft and rich texture.
The mascarpone and coffee mixture creates that classic tiramisu flavor everybody loves, while the whipped cream keeps everything light and fluffy.
Tips For The Best Tiramisu Cups
- Use room temperature mascarpone for a smoother filling
- Let the coffee cool before mixing
- Do not overmix the whipped cream
- Chill before serving for the best flavor
- Top with shaved chocolate right before serving
If you’re making these ahead of time, simply cover the glasses with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. The flavors actually get even better after a few hours in the fridge.
I hope you can try this delicious Easy Tiramisu Recipe at home. It’s creamy, elegant, ridiculously easy, and always a crowd favorite.
If you make it, I’d love to see your creations! Tag me on Instagram @LivingSweetMoments or use the hashtag #LivingSweet.
Easy Tiramisu Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup coffee at room temperature
- 8 oz Mascarpone cheese softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 4 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 Butter Poundcake diced
- Chocolate Syrup
- 2 oz Bittersweet Chocolate for garnish
Instructions
- Mix mascarpone cheese, vanilla and coffee together until creamy and smooth. Divide this mixture in 2
- In another bowl, whip the heavy cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. About 4-5 minutes
- Fold HALF of the mascarpone cream into the heavy the cream until combined
- In a glass (or cup) place a bit of the whipped cream on the bottom, add the cubes of Sara Lee poundcake, mascarpone coffee cream, hershey's syrup and whipped cream mixture
- Repeat the last step again with another layer
- Top with shaved chocolate
- Place in the fridge until ready to serve
- Enjoy!
Notes
- For a more traditional tiramisu flavor, substitute ladyfingers for the pound cake.
- Make sure the coffee is completely cooled before mixing with the mascarpone.
- These tiramisu cups can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve.
- Use mini mason jars, wine glasses, or dessert cups for an elegant presentation.
- Garnish with cocoa powder, shaved chocolate, or chocolate curls before serving.
- For an adults-only version, add 1-2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur or marsala wine to the coffee mixture.
- Keep refrigerated until serving. Best enjoyed chilled.
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